What is Foo Chow Chinese Restaurant's health inspection score?

Foo Chow Chinese Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Foo Chow Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

Foo Chow Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on November 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Foo Chow Chinese Restaurant have?

Foo Chow Chinese Restaurant has 29 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Foo Chow Chinese Restaurant safe to eat at?

Foo Chow Chinese Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Foo Chow Chinese Restaurant serve?

Foo Chow Chinese Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Foo Chow Chinese Restaurant

Name: Foo Chow Chinese Restaurant
Address: 4 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Tuckahoe, 10707
Rating: 82

4 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Tuckahoe

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Nov 6, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

4.1

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (82/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Apr

May 2024

1 inspections

Feb 2025

1 inspections

8 basic

Feb

Nov 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Inspection3 Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Inspection InspectionLatest

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 25

Inspection Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2

Base deductions−16 pts

May 24

Re-Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Re-Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Inspection Inspection

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

4DOther Violations Deemed a Public Health Hazard by the Permit Issuing Official {14-1.10(a)}−10

Basic (6)

−12 pts

14AInsects, rodents present−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Feb 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 24

Inspection Inspection

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2

Base deductions−20 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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