What is El Gallito Ii's health inspection score?

El Gallito Ii has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was El Gallito Ii last inspected?

El Gallito Ii was last inspected on February 19, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does El Gallito Ii have?

El Gallito Ii has 38 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is El Gallito Ii safe to eat at?

Yes, El Gallito Ii has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does El Gallito Ii serve?

El Gallito Ii serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

El Gallito Ii

Name: El Gallito Ii
Address: 537 MAIN STREET, Poughkeepsie, 12601
Rating: 91

537 MAIN STREET, Poughkeepsie

Last Inspected: 2/19/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Feb 19, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

100

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

May 2023

2 inspections

5 high priority

10 basic

May

Nov 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb

Aug 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Jan

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Jul 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Jul

Feb 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Re-Inspection8 Inspection

Feb 26

Re-Inspection InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 26

Inspection Inspection

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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

Basic (2)

−4 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Jul 25

Inspection Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−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
14AInsects, rodents present−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 25

Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Inspection Inspection

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−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
14AInsects, rodents present−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Aug 24

Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 24

Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 23

Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−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

Base deductions−6 pts

May 23

Re-Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Inspection Inspection

5 High10 Basic

15 total

30/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

4AToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10
1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10
5BPotentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.−10
6APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.−10
2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10

Basic (10)

−20 pts

14AInsects, rodents present−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−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
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−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
15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−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

Base deductions−70 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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