What is Mexican Connection's health inspection score?

Mexican Connection has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mexican Connection last inspected?

Mexican Connection was last inspected on December 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mexican Connection have?

Mexican Connection has 13 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mexican Connection safe to eat at?

Mexican Connection has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Mexican Connection serve?

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

Official Health Record

Mexican Connection

Name: Mexican Connection
Address: 41 NELSON AVENUE, Saratoga Springs, 12866
Rating: 71

41 NELSON AVENUE, Saratoga Springs

Last Inspected: 12/18/2025

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Dec 18, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.5

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

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 issuesHigh Priority

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

-16 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+18 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Inspection

Dec 25

Inspection InspectionLatest

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
9BTobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−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−20 pts

Apr 25

Inspection Inspection

3 High4 Basic

7 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10
5EEnough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.−10
1DCanned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−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−38 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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