What is Esquina Mexicana's health inspection score?

Esquina Mexicana has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Esquina Mexicana last inspected?

Esquina Mexicana was last inspected on November 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Esquina Mexicana have?

Esquina Mexicana has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Esquina Mexicana safe to eat at?

Yes, Esquina Mexicana has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Esquina Mexicana serve?

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

Official Health Record

Esquina Mexicana

Name: Esquina Mexicana
Address: 214 UNION AVENUE, New Rochelle, 10801
Rating: 88

214 UNION AVENUE, New Rochelle

Last Inspected: 11/13/2025

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Nov 13, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

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 (88/100) 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

1 inspections

Dec

May 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Feb

Nov 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Inspection

Nov 25

Inspection InspectionLatest

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−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
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 25

Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−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
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2

Base deductions−8 pts

May 24

Inspection Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

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
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 23

Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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