What is Don Vargas Taqueria's health inspection score?

Don Vargas Taqueria has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Don Vargas Taqueria last inspected?

Don Vargas Taqueria was last inspected on July 5, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Don Vargas Taqueria have?

Don Vargas Taqueria has 15 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Don Vargas Taqueria safe to eat at?

Don Vargas Taqueria has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Don Vargas Taqueria serve?

Don Vargas Taqueria serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Don Vargas Taqueria

Name: Don Vargas Taqueria
Address: 65 NORTH VILLAGE AVENUE, Rockville Centre, 11570
Rating: 77

65 NORTH VILLAGE AVENUE, Rockville Centre

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/5/2024

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jul 5, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

24 months 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

8 basic

May

Jun 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Re-Inspection1 Inspection

Jul 24

Re-Inspection InspectionLatest

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
12AHot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 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 (2)

−4 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

Base deductions−14 pts

May 24

Inspection Inspection

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (8)

−16 pts

16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
12AHot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−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
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
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2

Base deductions−26 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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