What is El Quetzal Restaurant's health inspection score?

El Quetzal Restaurant 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 El Quetzal Restaurant last inspected?

El Quetzal Restaurant was last inspected on January 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does El Quetzal Restaurant have?

El Quetzal Restaurant has 28 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is El Quetzal Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, El Quetzal Restaurant 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 El Quetzal Restaurant serve?

El Quetzal Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

El Quetzal Restaurant

Name: El Quetzal Restaurant
Address: 63 EAST ECKERSON ROAD, Spring Valley, 10977
Rating: 93

63 EAST ECKERSON ROAD, Spring Valley

Last Inspected: 1/28/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Jan 28, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

3.1

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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 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

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Dec

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

May

Jan 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

May 2025

2 inspections

9 basic

May

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

6 Inspection3 Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2

Base deductions−4 pts

May 25

Re-Inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2

Base deductions−4 pts

May 25

Inspection Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

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
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
9BTobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 25

Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

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
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2

Base deductions−8 pts

May 24

Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 24

Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 23

Re-Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Inspection Inspection

2 High3 Basic

5 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10
1FShellfish not from approved sources, improperly tagged/labeled, tags not retained 90 days.−10

Basic (3)

−6 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Apr 23

Re-Inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−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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