What is El Picante Mexican Grill's health inspection score?

El Picante Mexican Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 62 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was El Picante Mexican Grill last inspected?

El Picante Mexican Grill was last inspected on April 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does El Picante Mexican Grill have?

El Picante Mexican Grill has 37 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is El Picante Mexican Grill safe to eat at?

El Picante Mexican Grill has a safety score of 62/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does El Picante Mexican Grill serve?

El Picante Mexican Grill serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

El Picante Mexican Grill

Name: El Picante Mexican Grill
Address: 299 SOUTH BROADWAY, Yonkers, 10705
Rating: 62

299 SOUTH BROADWAY, Yonkers

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/29/2025

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Apr 29, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

12.3

Avg Violations

14 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

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

11x

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-26 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 46/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (62/100) 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

Sep 2024

1 inspections

7 basic

Sep

Apr 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

29 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Re-Inspection2 Inspection

Apr 25

Re-Inspection InspectionLatest

12 Basic

12 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Basic (12)

−24 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−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
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−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
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−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
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Apr 25

Inspection Inspection

1 High17 Basic

18 total

56/100inspection score

−44 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 (17)

−34 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−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
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2
15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−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
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−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

Base deductions−44 pts

Sep 24

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
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2
14AInsects, rodents present−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
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2

Base deductions−14 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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