What is The Borderline Tavern's health inspection score?

The Borderline Tavern has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Borderline Tavern last inspected?

The Borderline Tavern was last inspected on January 8, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Borderline Tavern have?

The Borderline Tavern has 14 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Borderline Tavern safe to eat at?

Yes, The Borderline Tavern has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Borderline Tavern serve?

The Borderline Tavern serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Borderline Tavern

Name: The Borderline Tavern
Address: 244-18 JERICHO TURNPIKE, Bellerose, 11001
Rating: 89

244-18 JERICHO TURNPIKE, Bellerose

Last Inspected: 1/8/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jan 8, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

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

Dec 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Dec

Nov 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Re-Inspection2 Inspection

Jan 26

Re-Inspection InspectionLatest

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 25

Inspection Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−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
14AInsects, rodents present−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−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−14 pts

Dec 23

Inspection Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2

Base deductions−10 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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