What is L'inizio's health inspection score?

L'inizio has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was L'inizio last inspected?

L'inizio was last inspected on June 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does L'inizio have?

L'inizio has 12 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is L'inizio safe to eat at?

L'inizio has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does L'inizio serve?

L'inizio serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

L'inizio

Name: L'inizio
Address: 698 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD, Ardsley, 10502
Rating: 79

698 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD, Ardsley

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

2 inspections

Last: Jun 26, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

12 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

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

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 76/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) 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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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Inspection

Jun 25

Inspection InspectionLatest

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−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
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Mar 24

Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 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
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−8 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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