What is The Empanada Spot's health inspection score?

The Empanada Spot has a SafeDine safety score of 68 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Empanada Spot last inspected?

The Empanada Spot was last inspected on June 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Empanada Spot have?

The Empanada Spot has 3 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Empanada Spot safe to eat at?

The Empanada Spot has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does The Empanada Spot serve?

The Empanada Spot serves Spanish cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Empanada Spot

Name: The Empanada Spot
Address: 61-09 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD, Queens, 11364
Rating: 68

61-09 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD, Queens

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Fair

Spanish•Queens

Ranked #991 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 60% of spanish restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Jun 16, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

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.

Location

61-09 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11364

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jun 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

09BThawing procedure improper.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · 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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