El Sembrador
143-09 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens, 11435
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Oct 23, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 23, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial 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 general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
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