El Sabroso
265 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan, 10018
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (5 months ago).
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 25, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 22 rodent inspections on record, 9 finding rat activity.
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