What is Columbus Diner's health inspection score?

Columbus Diner has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Columbus Diner last inspected?

Columbus Diner was last inspected on December 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Columbus Diner have?

Columbus Diner has 24 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Columbus Diner safe to eat at?

Yes, Columbus Diner has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Columbus Diner serve?

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

Official Health Record

Columbus Diner

Name: Columbus Diner
Address: 754 SOUTH COLUMBUS AVENUE, Mount Vernon, 10550
Rating: 85

754 SOUTH COLUMBUS AVENUE, Mount Vernon

Last Inspected: 12/10/2025

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

4 inspections

Last: Dec 10, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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 issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 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

-10 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 84/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) 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 2024

1 inspections

14 basic

May

Mar 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Apr

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Inspection1 Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Inspection InspectionLatest

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

1FShellfish not from approved sources, improperly tagged/labeled, tags not retained 90 days.−10

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
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 25

Re-Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

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
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−10 pts

May 24

Inspection Inspection

14 Basic

14 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Basic (14)

−28 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−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
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
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
9DDressing rooms dirty, not provided, improperly located−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−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

Base deductions−28 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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