What is Salt & Pepper Latin Deli's health inspection score?

Salt & Pepper Latin Deli 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 Salt & Pepper Latin Deli last inspected?

Salt & Pepper Latin Deli was last inspected on May 1, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Salt & Pepper Latin Deli have?

Salt & Pepper Latin Deli has 55 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Salt & Pepper Latin Deli safe to eat at?

Yes, Salt & Pepper Latin Deli 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 Salt & Pepper Latin Deli serve?

Salt & Pepper Latin Deli serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Salt & Pepper Latin Deli

Name: Salt & Pepper Latin Deli
Address: 159 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Mount Kisco, 10549
Rating: 87

159 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Mount Kisco

Last Inspected: 5/1/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: May 1, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+21 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (87/100) 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

Dec 2023

2 inspections

4 basic

Dec

Apr 2024

1 inspections

4 high priority

10 basic

May 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

May

Oct 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

10 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

5 basic

Dec

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Apr

May 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

10 records on file

8 Re-Inspection2 Inspection

May 26

Re-Inspection InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 26

Re-Inspection Inspection

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

6APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.−10
6BEnough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140�F.−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Mar 26

Re-Inspection Inspection

2 High4 Basic

6 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

6APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.−10
6BEnough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140�F.−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−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−28 pts

Dec 25

Re-Inspection Inspection

4 High5 Basic

9 total

50/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3CFood workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.−10
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
6APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.−10
5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−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
15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−2

Base deductions−50 pts

Oct 25

Inspection Inspection

4 High10 Basic

14 total

40/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1GCracked/dirty fresh eggs, liquid or frozen eggs and powdered eggs not pasteurized.−10
5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10
1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10
6APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.−10

Basic (10)

−20 pts

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
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
9DDressing rooms dirty, not provided, improperly located−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2

Base deductions−60 pts

May 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−2 pts

May 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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

Basic (3)

−6 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
15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 24

Inspection Inspection

4 High10 Basic

14 total

40/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

4AToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10
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
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
2EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.−10

Basic (10)

−20 pts

8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−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
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2

Base deductions−60 pts

Dec 23

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 23

Re-Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2

Base deductions−6 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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