What is Taco El Chingon's health inspection score?

Taco El Chingon has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taco El Chingon last inspected?

Taco El Chingon was last inspected on January 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco El Chingon have?

Taco El Chingon has 11 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco El Chingon safe to eat at?

Yes, Taco El Chingon has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Taco El Chingon serve?

Taco El Chingon serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Taco El Chingon

Name: Taco El Chingon
Address: 2809 A MERRICK ROAD, Bellmore, 11710
Rating: 87

2809 A MERRICK ROAD, Bellmore

Last Inspected: 1/28/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jan 28, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

8 basic

Jan

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Re-Inspection3 Inspection

Jan 26

Re-Inspection InspectionLatest

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 26

Inspection Inspection

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6BEnough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140�F.−10

Basic (6)

−12 pts

12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
13BGarbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−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

Base deductions−22 pts

Feb 25

Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 24

Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2

Base deductions−2 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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