The Mat Cafe

53 North Central Avenue, Elmsford, NY 10523

Passed re-check · Jan 9, 2026 Directions
86
Good BiteKarma score 86 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Jan 9, 2026: passed with 3 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces, cited 4 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jan 9

    Re-Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  3. Passed Jan 6

    Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Enough 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.
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Jan 3

    Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
    • Minor Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Mar 1

    Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Minor Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored

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