What is Food For Thought's health inspection score?

Food For Thought has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Food For Thought last inspected?

Food For Thought was last inspected on April 1, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Food For Thought have?

Food For Thought has 14 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Food For Thought safe to eat at?

Yes, Food For Thought has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Food For Thought serve?

Food For Thought serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Food For Thought

Name: Food For Thought
Address: 154 SEVENTH STREET, Garden City, 11530
Rating: 87

154 SEVENTH STREET, Garden City

Last Inspected: 4/1/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Apr 1, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 88/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (87/100) 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

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Apr

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Re-Inspection2 Inspection

Apr 26

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

Mar 26

Inspection Inspection

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5EEnough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.−10

Basic (6)

−12 pts

13BGarbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−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
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Apr 24

Re-Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Inspection Inspection

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
12AHot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate−2
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
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−20 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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