What is El Brujo's health inspection score?

El Brujo has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was El Brujo last inspected?

El Brujo was last inspected on April 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does El Brujo have?

El Brujo has 80 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is El Brujo safe to eat at?

El Brujo has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does El Brujo serve?

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

Official Health Record

El Brujo

Name: El Brujo
Address: 828 WASHINGTON STREET, Peekskill, 10566
Rating: 77

828 WASHINGTON STREET, Peekskill

Last Inspected: 4/20/2026

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Apr 20, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.9

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

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

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 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

Oct 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Oct

Jan 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec 2024

3 inspections

3 high priority

37 basic

Dec

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

8 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar

Apr 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

14 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

5 Re-Inspection4 Inspection

Apr 26

Re-Inspection InspectionLatest

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 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
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty 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
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 26

Inspection Inspection

1 High10 Basic

11 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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

Basic (10)

−20 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−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
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−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
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2

Base deductions−30 pts

Mar 25

Re-Inspection Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 25

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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

Basic (8)

−16 pts

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
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
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Dec 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 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
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−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
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Dec 24

Inspection Inspection

1 High10 Basic

11 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10

Basic (10)

−20 pts

11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−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
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−30 pts

Dec 24

Inspection Inspection

2 High17 Basic

19 total

46/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10
4AToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10

Basic (17)

−34 pts

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
14AInsects, rodents present−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
9DDressing rooms dirty, not provided, improperly located−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
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−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
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−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−54 pts

Jan 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

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

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 23

Inspection Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−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
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−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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