El Buen Sabor
89-20 163 STREET, Queens, 11432
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (11 days ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 30, 2026
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| May 13, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 5 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
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