What is Chef Mike's Kitchen's health inspection score?

Chef Mike's Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chef Mike's Kitchen last inspected?

Chef Mike's Kitchen was last inspected on April 14, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chef Mike's Kitchen have?

Chef Mike's Kitchen has 17 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chef Mike's Kitchen safe to eat at?

Chef Mike's Kitchen has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Chef Mike's Kitchen serve?

Chef Mike's Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chef Mike's Kitchen

Name: Chef Mike's Kitchen
Address: 1309 STATE STREET, Watertown, 13601
Rating: 74

1309 STATE STREET, Watertown

Last Inspected: 4/14/2026

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Apr 14, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 75/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (74/100) 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

May 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

May

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Apr 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

8 basic

Apr

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Inspection1 Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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

Basic (8)

−16 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
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−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−26 pts

Sep 25

Re-Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Inspection Inspection

2 High6 Basic

8 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−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

Basic (6)

−12 pts

10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−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
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−32 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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