El Buen Ambiente Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 108 East 198th Street, The Bronx, NY 10468
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
30
Last inspection
July 16, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
26 / 4
El Buen Ambiente currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 16, 2026 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 30 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Cold 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.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Filth 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.
Non-Critical
- Anti-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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
July 16, 2026
- Date
- July 16, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 30
- Critical points
- 26
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jul 16, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Buen Ambiente received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in October 2023 with a score of 22.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
El Buen Ambiente's latest score: 30
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Buen Ambiente's current NYC health grade?
El Buen Ambiente does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was El Buen Ambiente last inspected?
El Buen Ambiente was last inspected on July 16, 2026.
What was El Buen Ambiente's latest inspection score?
El Buen Ambiente's latest inspection score was 30 points.
How many violations did El Buen Ambiente have in its latest inspection?
El Buen Ambiente had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is El Buen Ambiente located?
El Buen Ambiente is located at 108 East 198th Street in The Bronx, NY 10468.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 40869790
Last updated: August 24, 2026