What is Mendoza Takeout's health inspection score?

Mendoza Takeout has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mendoza Takeout last inspected?

Mendoza Takeout was last inspected on February 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mendoza Takeout have?

Mendoza Takeout has 9 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mendoza Takeout safe to eat at?

Yes, Mendoza Takeout has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Mendoza Takeout serve?

Mendoza Takeout serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mendoza Takeout

Name: Mendoza Takeout
Address: 779 PALISADE AVENUE, Yonkers, 10703
Rating: 96

779 PALISADE AVENUE, Yonkers

Last Inspected: 2/18/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Feb 18, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

4 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

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

Jan 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Feb 2026

1 inspections

4 basic

Feb

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Inspection

Feb 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 25

Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Inspection Inspection

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

Jan 24

Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−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

Base deductions−8 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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