El Buen Sabor Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 96-07 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11375
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
N/A
Last inspection
September 4, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
1 / 4
El Buen Sabor currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 4, 2025 found 5 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of no score posted.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 4 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.
Non-Critical
- Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
- 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.
- Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
- Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
Latest Inspection Details
September 4, 2025
- Date
- September 4, 2025
- Type
- Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- N/A
- Critical points
- 1
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 5 (1 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Sep 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 24, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Buen Sabor 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 Buen Sabor's latest score: N/A
Grade range: Not graded
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Buen Sabor's current NYC health grade?
El Buen Sabor does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was El Buen Sabor last inspected?
El Buen Sabor was last inspected on September 4, 2025.
What was El Buen Sabor's latest inspection score?
El Buen Sabor does not have a latest inspection score posted in NYC Open Data.
How many violations did El Buen Sabor have in its latest inspection?
El Buen Sabor had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is El Buen Sabor located?
El Buen Sabor is located at 96-07 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, NY 11375.
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: 50171372
Last updated: July 3, 2026