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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 12 of 12 graded inspections since 2025.
- Last inspected Jun 11, 2026: passed with 5 violations.
- Keeps coming up: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises., cited 4 times, plus 20 other repeat issues.
- #2 in Glen Cove's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 15 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 12 visits
- 2026
- Passed Jun 11
Re-Inspection
5 violations
- Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- 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 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)
- Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
- Passed May 7
Inspection
14 violations, 2 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.
- Critical Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
- Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
- Minor Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
- Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Minor Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
- Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
- Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
- Minor Insects, rodents present
- 2025
- Passed Dec 5
Re-Inspection
6 violations
- Minor Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
- Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Minor Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
- Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Passed Nov 25
Inspection
12 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
- Critical Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding.
- Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Minor Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
- Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Minor Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
- Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Minor Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
- Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
- Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around La Vicharra Grill, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.