What is Ruben's Mexican Cafe's health inspection score?

Ruben's Mexican Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ruben's Mexican Cafe last inspected?

Ruben's Mexican Cafe was last inspected on December 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ruben's Mexican Cafe have?

Ruben's Mexican Cafe has 26 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ruben's Mexican Cafe safe to eat at?

Ruben's Mexican Cafe 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 Ruben's Mexican Cafe serve?

Ruben's Mexican Cafe serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ruben's Mexican Cafe

Name: Ruben's Mexican Cafe
Address: 12 NORTH DIVISION STREET, Peekskill, 10566
Rating: 70

12 NORTH DIVISION STREET, Peekskill

Last Inspected: 12/9/2025

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Dec 9, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.7

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-24 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2024

1 inspections

7 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

14 basic

Dec

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Inspection1 Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Inspection InspectionLatest

14 Basic

14 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Basic (14)

−28 pts

16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−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
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Feb 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 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
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 24

Inspection Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 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
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−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
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2

Base deductions−14 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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