What is Pelham Cafe's health inspection score?

Pelham Cafe 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 Pelham Cafe last inspected?

Pelham Cafe was last inspected on May 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pelham Cafe have?

Pelham Cafe has 50 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pelham Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Pelham Cafe 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 Pelham Cafe serve?

Pelham Cafe serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pelham Cafe

Name: Pelham Cafe
Address: 138 A & B 5TH AVENUE, Pelham, 10803
Rating: 93

138 A & B 5TH AVENUE, Pelham

Last Inspected: 5/13/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: May 13, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 91/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (93/100) 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 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

14 basic

May

Jun 2023

2 inspections

8 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Mar

Sep 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Oct

Apr 2026

1 inspections

7 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

May

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Re-Inspection6 Inspection

May 26

Re-Inspection InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 26

Inspection Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

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
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8FImproper thawing procedures used−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
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 25

Inspection Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−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
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−10 pts

Sep 25

Inspection Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−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
14AInsects, rodents present−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−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

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 24

Inspection Inspection

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10

Basic (7)

−14 pts

14AInsects, rodents present−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−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
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Jun 23

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Re-Inspection Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−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
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−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

Base deductions−14 pts

May 23

Inspection Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−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
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2

Base deductions−14 pts

May 23

Inspection Inspection

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10

Basic (7)

−14 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
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
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2

Base deductions−24 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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