What is Villa Picante Express's health inspection score?

Villa Picante Express has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Villa Picante Express last inspected?

Villa Picante Express was last inspected on February 11, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Villa Picante Express have?

Villa Picante Express has 11 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Villa Picante Express safe to eat at?

Yes, Villa Picante Express has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Villa Picante Express serve?

Villa Picante Express serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Villa Picante Express

Name: Villa Picante Express
Address: 2001 SOUTH ROAD, Poughkeepsie, 12601
Rating: 93

2001 SOUTH ROAD, Poughkeepsie

Last Inspected: 2/11/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Feb 11, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

4 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

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Jan 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

Feb

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Inspection1 Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6BEnough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140�F.−10

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 25

Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 25

Re-Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

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

Basic (4)

−8 pts

8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−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
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2

Base deductions−38 pts

Oct 24

Inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

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−4 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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