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Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
March 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Samba BBQ currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 21, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Samba BBQ currently has an A grade.
Samba BBQ was last inspected on March 21, 2026.
Samba BBQ's latest inspection score was 13 points.
Samba BBQ had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
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: 50086418
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Samba BBQ has received an A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2026 and November 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its November 2024 score of 11.
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.
Samba BBQ's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Samba BBQ is located at 154-17 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, NY 11354.
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