El Sazon R D
83 BAXTER STREET, Manhattan, 10013
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 7 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 28, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 9 (7 critical) |
| May 7, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 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.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 97 rodent inspections on record, 41 finding rat activity.
- 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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