What is La Cuchara's health inspection score?

La Cuchara has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was La Cuchara last inspected?

La Cuchara was last inspected on January 22, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does La Cuchara have?

La Cuchara has 63 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is La Cuchara safe to eat at?

La Cuchara has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does La Cuchara serve?

La Cuchara serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

La Cuchara

Name: La Cuchara
Address: 107 SPRING STREET, Ossining, 10562
Rating: 78

107 SPRING STREET, Ossining

Last Inspected: 1/22/2026

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (78/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

28 basic

Sep

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

10 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Dec

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Inspection3 Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

4AToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2

Base deductions−20 pts

May 25

Re-Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
8AFood 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)−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 25

Inspection Inspection

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

4AToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10

Basic (6)

−12 pts

8AFood 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)−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 24

Inspection Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
8AFood 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)−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 23

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 High10 Basic

11 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

4AToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10

Basic (10)

−20 pts

12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
8AFood 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)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
13AAdequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2

Base deductions−30 pts

Sep 23

Re-Inspection Inspection

14 Basic

14 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Basic (14)

−28 pts

13AAdequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed−2
13BGarbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
8AFood 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)−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Sep 23

Inspection Inspection

1 High14 Basic

15 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10

Basic (14)

−28 pts

10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
13BGarbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
13AAdequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
8AFood 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)−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2

Base deductions−38 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · 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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