What is San Marcos Cafe's health inspection score?

San Marcos Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 29 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was San Marcos Cafe last inspected?

San Marcos Cafe was last inspected on March 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does San Marcos Cafe have?

San Marcos Cafe has 11 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is San Marcos Cafe safe to eat at?

San Marcos Cafe has a safety score of 29/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does San Marcos Cafe serve?

San Marcos Cafe serves Latin American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

San Marcos Cafe

Name: San Marcos Cafe
Address: 949 A&B WESTCHESTER AVE, Bronx
Rating: 29

949 A&B WESTCHESTER AVE, Bronx

Last Inspected: 3/20/2026

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0Poor

Latin American•Bronx

Ranked #995 of 1000 in BronxBetter than 22% of latin american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Mar 20, 2026

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

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

-110

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-25 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

Real-time Score: 0/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (29/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

949 A&B WESTCHESTER AVE, Bronx, NY

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Mar 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

6 High5 Med

11 total5 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−85 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.Risk Factor−10
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5
09BThawing procedure improper.−5
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−85 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 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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