What is EL Gusto DE MI Pueblo's health inspection score?

EL Gusto DE MI Pueblo has a SafeDine safety score of 70 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 Gusto DE MI Pueblo last inspected?

EL Gusto DE MI Pueblo was last inspected on September 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Gusto DE MI Pueblo have?

EL Gusto DE MI Pueblo has 25 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Gusto DE MI Pueblo safe to eat at?

EL Gusto DE MI Pueblo has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does EL Gusto DE MI Pueblo serve?

EL Gusto DE MI Pueblo serves Latin American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Gusto DE MI Pueblo

Name: EL Gusto DE MI Pueblo
Address: 6822 NEW UTRECHT AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11219
Rating: 70

6822 NEW UTRECHT AVENUE, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 9/24/2025

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Latin American•Brooklyn

Ranked #978 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 62% of latin american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Sep 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.3

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-74

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 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

+46 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 26/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (70/100) 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

6822 NEW UTRECHT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11219

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2025

1 inspections

10 high priority

6 intermediate

Jul

Sep 2025

2 inspections

5 high priority

4 intermediate

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Sep 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High3 Med

7 total3 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.Risk Factor−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
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
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−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
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jul 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

10 High6 Med

16 total9 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−130 pts

High Priority (10)

−100 pts

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
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Risk Factor−10
02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.Risk Factor−10
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Risk Factor−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
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−10
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.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

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.−5
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
09BThawing procedure improper.−5
10CLighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.−5
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5

Base deductions−130 pts

Risk factor bonus (9× +5)−45 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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