What is El Retumbo's health inspection score?

El Retumbo 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 Retumbo last inspected?

El Retumbo was last inspected on January 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does El Retumbo have?

El Retumbo has 12 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is El Retumbo safe to eat at?

Yes, El Retumbo 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 Retumbo serve?

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

Official Health Record

El Retumbo

Name: El Retumbo
Address: 1099 FRONT STREET, Uniondale, 11553
Rating: 91

1099 FRONT STREET, Uniondale

Last Inspected: 1/13/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jan 13, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 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

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 90/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (91/100) 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

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Apr

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Inspection1 Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−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

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 25

Inspection Inspection

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10

Basic (3)

−6 pts

15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−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

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 24

Re-Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Inspection Inspection

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

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
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−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

Base deductions−18 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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