Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
41
Last inspection
June 16, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
36 / 5
El Buen Sabor 2 currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 16, 2026 found 7 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 41 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 2 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.
- 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.
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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
June 16, 2026
- Date
- June 16, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 41
- Critical points
- 36
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 7 (5 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 14, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 17, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 11, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Buen Sabor 2 has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2025 and December 2023. Its latest score was 11, lower than its December 2023 score of 13.
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 Sabor 2's latest score: 41
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Buen Sabor 2's current NYC health grade?
El Buen Sabor 2 currently has a Z grade.
When was El Buen Sabor 2 last inspected?
El Buen Sabor 2 was last inspected on June 16, 2026.
What was El Buen Sabor 2's latest inspection score?
El Buen Sabor 2's latest inspection score was 41 points.
How many violations did El Buen Sabor 2 have in its latest inspection?
El Buen Sabor 2 had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is El Buen Sabor 2 located?
El Buen Sabor 2 is located at 198-01 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, NY 11423.
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: 50110606
Last updated: July 3, 2026