What is Viva Mexican Grocery and Deli's health inspection score?

Viva Mexican Grocery and Deli has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Viva Mexican Grocery and Deli last inspected?

Viva Mexican Grocery and Deli was last inspected on January 7, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Viva Mexican Grocery and Deli have?

Viva Mexican Grocery and Deli has 16 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Viva Mexican Grocery and Deli safe to eat at?

Yes, Viva Mexican Grocery and Deli has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Viva Mexican Grocery and Deli serve?

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

Official Health Record

Viva Mexican Grocery and Deli

Name: Viva Mexican Grocery and Deli
Address: 32 SMITH CLOVE ROAD, Central Valley, 10917
Rating: 91

32 SMITH CLOVE ROAD, Central Valley

Last Inspected: 1/7/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 7, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

5 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-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

100

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

Aug 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Aug

Dec 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

Nov

Jan 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Re-Inspection4 Inspection

Jan 26

Re-Inspection InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 25

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.−10

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 25

Inspection Inspection

2 High

2 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

6APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.−10
4AToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 25

Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−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−6 pts

Dec 24

Inspection Inspection

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

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

Basic (2)

−4 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Aug 24

Inspection Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−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
8FImproper thawing procedures used−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−12 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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