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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 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Feb 2, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 2 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur., cited 3 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
- 3 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2026
- Passed Feb 2
Inspection
7 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140°F.
- Critical Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
- Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
- Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
- Minor Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
- 2025
- Passed Feb 25
Re-Inspection
No violations
- Passed Feb 20
Inspection
3 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
- Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Minor Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
- 2024
- Passed May 16
Inspection
5 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
- Critical Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
- Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
- Minor Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
- Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around Island Empanada of Merrick, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.