What is Heavy Bear Deli's health inspection score?

Heavy Bear Deli has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Heavy Bear Deli last inspected?

Heavy Bear Deli was last inspected on December 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Heavy Bear Deli have?

Heavy Bear Deli has 33 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Heavy Bear Deli safe to eat at?

Heavy Bear Deli has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Heavy Bear Deli serve?

Heavy Bear Deli serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Heavy Bear Deli

Name: Heavy Bear Deli
Address: 1804 FRONT STREET, Yorktown Heights, 10598
Rating: 75

1804 FRONT STREET, Yorktown Heights

Last Inspected: 12/15/2025

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 15, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.3

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

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

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 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

6 basic

Apr

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

16 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Oct

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Inspection

Dec 25

Inspection InspectionLatest

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

1GCracked/dirty fresh eggs, liquid or frozen eggs and powdered eggs not pasteurized.−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Oct 25

Inspection Inspection

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 24

Inspection Inspection

1 High16 Basic

17 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.−10

Basic (16)

−32 pts

8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−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
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
13BGarbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
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−42 pts

Apr 23

Inspection Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
9DDressing rooms dirty, not provided, improperly located−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2

Base deductions−12 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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