Freelance Cafe & Wine Bar

506 Piermont Avenue, Piermont, NY 10968

Passed · Oct 28, 2026 Directions
88
Good BiteKarma score 88 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 7 of 7 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Oct 28, 2026: passed with 2 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces, cited 4 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 7 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Oct 28

    Inspection

    2 violations
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  3. Passed May 19

    Inspection

    4 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
    • 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 Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Sep 23

    Inspection

    3 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 Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  6. Passed Mar 19

    Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

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