What is EL Buen Gusto's health inspection score?

EL Buen Gusto has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Buen Gusto last inspected?

EL Buen Gusto was last inspected on August 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Buen Gusto have?

EL Buen Gusto has 4 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Buen Gusto safe to eat at?

EL Buen Gusto has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does EL Buen Gusto serve?

EL Buen Gusto serves Caribbean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Buen Gusto

Name: EL Buen Gusto
Address: 5201 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11220
Rating: 67

5201 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Fair

Caribbean•Brooklyn

Ranked #976 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 57% of caribbean restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Aug 14, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 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

5201 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11220

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Aug 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High3 Med

4 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.−5

Base deductions−25 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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