What is Gush's Thirsty Bear's health inspection score?

Gush's Thirsty Bear has a SafeDine safety score of 59 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gush's Thirsty Bear last inspected?

Gush's Thirsty Bear was last inspected on March 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gush's Thirsty Bear have?

Gush's Thirsty Bear has 11 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gush's Thirsty Bear safe to eat at?

Gush's Thirsty Bear has a safety score of 59/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Gush's Thirsty Bear serve?

Gush's Thirsty Bear serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Gush's Thirsty Bear

Name: Gush's Thirsty Bear
Address: 351 EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE, Elmira, 14901
Rating: 59

351 EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE, Elmira

Last Inspected: 3/23/2026

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Mar 23, 2026

low confidence

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Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issuesHigh Priority

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-41

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-20 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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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351 EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE, Elmira, FL 14901

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Inspection

Mar 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

2 High1 Med8 Basic

11 total

59/100inspection score

−93 pts

High Priority (8)

−80 pts

4ACritical Violation [RED] Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect−10
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained−10
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−10
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−10
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−10
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−10
15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

5CCritical Violation [RED] Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−5

Basic (4)

−8 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
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
UNKmechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
UNKequipment and floors not properly drained−2

Base deductions−93 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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