What is Melzingah Tap House's health inspection score?

Melzingah Tap House has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Melzingah Tap House last inspected?

Melzingah Tap House was last inspected on May 11, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Melzingah Tap House have?

Melzingah Tap House has 27 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Melzingah Tap House safe to eat at?

Melzingah Tap House has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Melzingah Tap House serve?

Melzingah Tap House serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Melzingah Tap House

Name: Melzingah Tap House
Address: 554 MAIN STREET, Beacon, 12508
Rating: 74

554 MAIN STREET, Beacon

Last Inspected: 5/11/2026

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: May 11, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

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

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-11 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (74/100) 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

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

9 basic

Oct

Jan 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Dec

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec

May 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

7 Inspection

May 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

2 High3 Basic

5 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5EEnough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.−10
5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (3)

−6 pts

8FImproper thawing procedures used−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
9BTobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Dec 25

Inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 25

Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 24

Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−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

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 24

Inspection Inspection

2 High4 Basic

6 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5BPotentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.−10
4AToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10

Basic (4)

−8 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
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
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Oct 23

Inspection Inspection

2 High9 Basic

11 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10
3CFood workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.−10

Basic (9)

−18 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
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
14AInsects, rodents present−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
12AHot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−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

Base deductions−38 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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