What is Vela Kitchen's health inspection score?

Vela Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Vela Kitchen last inspected?

Vela Kitchen was last inspected on May 28, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Vela Kitchen have?

Vela Kitchen has 15 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Vela Kitchen safe to eat at?

Vela Kitchen has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Vela Kitchen serve?

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

Official Health Record

Vela Kitchen

Name: Vela Kitchen
Address: 14 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Pleasantville, 10570
Rating: 67

14 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Pleasantville

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/28/2024

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: May 28, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.5

Avg Violations

25 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 53/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (67/100) 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

1 Re-Inspection1 Inspection

May 24

Re-Inspection InspectionLatest

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
14AInsects, rodents present−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
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−14 pts

Apr 24

Inspection Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−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
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

Base deductions−16 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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