El Sazon / Joey Bats Health Inspection Grade
Portuguese · 5 Hudson Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
30
Last inspection
May 18, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
24 / 6
El Sazon / Joey Bats currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 18, 2026 found 7 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 30 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 3 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Non-Critical
- Thawing procedure improper.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 18, 2026
- Date
- May 18, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 30
- Critical points
- 24
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 7 (4 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 18, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 2, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Jan 21, 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
El Sazon / Joey Bats 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.
El Sazon / Joey Bats's latest score: 30
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Sazon / Joey Bats's current NYC health grade?
El Sazon / Joey Bats does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was El Sazon / Joey Bats last inspected?
El Sazon / Joey Bats was last inspected on May 18, 2026.
What was El Sazon / Joey Bats's latest inspection score?
El Sazon / Joey Bats's latest inspection score was 30 points.
How many violations did El Sazon / Joey Bats have in its latest inspection?
El Sazon / Joey Bats had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is El Sazon / Joey Bats located?
El Sazon / Joey Bats is located at 5 Hudson Street in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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: 50166041
Last updated: July 3, 2026