Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
140
Last inspection
June 16, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
115 / 25
Sabores currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 16, 2026 found 10 violations, including 6 critical violations, for a total score of 140 points.
Latest Violations
6 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Non-Critical
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
- 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.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Latest Inspection Details
June 16, 2026
- Date
- June 16, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 140
- Critical points
- 115
- Non-critical points
- 25
- Violations
- 10 (6 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Grade Trend
Sabores does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Sabores's latest score: 140
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sabores's current NYC health grade?
Sabores currently has a N grade.
When was Sabores last inspected?
Sabores was last inspected on June 16, 2026.
What was Sabores's latest inspection score?
Sabores's latest inspection score was 140 points.
How many violations did Sabores have in its latest inspection?
Sabores had 10 violations in its latest inspection, including 6 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Sabores located?
Sabores is located at 274 Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11237.
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: 50182236
Last updated: July 3, 2026