What is 500 Grados Mexican Grill's health inspection score?

500 Grados Mexican Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was 500 Grados Mexican Grill last inspected?

500 Grados Mexican Grill was last inspected on December 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 500 Grados Mexican Grill have?

500 Grados Mexican Grill has 7 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 500 Grados Mexican Grill safe to eat at?

500 Grados Mexican Grill has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does 500 Grados Mexican Grill serve?

500 Grados Mexican Grill serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

500 Grados Mexican Grill

Name: 500 Grados Mexican Grill
Address: 248 FRONT STREET, Hempstead, 11550
Rating: 84

248 FRONT STREET, Hempstead

Last Inspected: 12/30/2025

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Dec 30, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labelingHigh Priority

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+26 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (84/100) 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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248 FRONT STREET, Hempstead, FL 11550

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Re-Inspection1 Inspection

Dec 25

Re-Inspection InspectionLatest

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 25

Inspection Inspection

2 High4 Basic

6 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1FShellfish not from approved sources, improperly tagged/labeled, tags not retained 90 days.−10
2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−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
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2

Base deductions−28 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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