What is La Fonda Chikita's health inspection score?

La Fonda Chikita has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was La Fonda Chikita last inspected?

La Fonda Chikita was last inspected on May 26, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does La Fonda Chikita have?

La Fonda Chikita has 24 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is La Fonda Chikita safe to eat at?

La Fonda Chikita has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does La Fonda Chikita serve?

La Fonda Chikita serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

La Fonda Chikita

Name: La Fonda Chikita
Address: 16 NEWBRIDGE ROAD, Hicksville, 11801
Rating: 69

16 NEWBRIDGE ROAD, Hicksville

Last Inspected: 5/26/2026

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

4 inspections

Last: May 26, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 71/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (69/100) 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

Jun 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Jun

Aug 2023

1 inspections

May 2026

2 inspections

2 high priority

15 basic

May

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Re-Inspection2 Inspection

May 26

Re-Inspection InspectionLatest

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5BPotentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.−10

Basic (6)

−12 pts

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
13BGarbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2

Base deductions−22 pts

May 26

Inspection Inspection

1 High9 Basic

10 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.−10

Basic (9)

−18 pts

14AInsects, rodents present−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−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
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−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
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Aug 23

Re-Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Inspection Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

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
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
14AInsects, rodents present−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

Base deductions−14 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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