What is El Zapata Restaurant 3's health inspection score?

El Zapata Restaurant 3 has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was El Zapata Restaurant 3 last inspected?

El Zapata Restaurant 3 was last inspected on January 27, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does El Zapata Restaurant 3 have?

El Zapata Restaurant 3 has 18 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is El Zapata Restaurant 3 safe to eat at?

Yes, El Zapata Restaurant 3 has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does El Zapata Restaurant 3 serve?

El Zapata Restaurant 3 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

El Zapata Restaurant 3

Name: El Zapata Restaurant 3
Address: 69 BROOKSIDE AVENUE, SUITE 213, Chester, 10918
Rating: 98

69 BROOKSIDE AVENUE, SUITE 213, Chester

Last Inspected: 1/27/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 27, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-2

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

Jun 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

Sep

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Jan 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

Sep

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Inspection History

10 records on file

6 Inspection4 Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

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−2 pts

Oct 25

Re-Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 25

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

4AToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 25

Inspection Inspection

2 High5 Basic

7 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1FShellfish not from approved sources, improperly tagged/labeled, tags not retained 90 days.−10
4AToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−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
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2

Base deductions−30 pts

Jan 25

Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−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
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 24

Re-Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Inspection Inspection

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

1BWater/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections−10

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 24

Inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 23

Re-Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Inspection Inspection

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

4AToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

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−12 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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