Pollo Sabroso Express Restaurant
216 EAST 198 STREET, Bronx, 10458
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (4 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 8, 2026
A 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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Nov 22, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 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 cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 26 rodent inspections on record, 7 finding rat activity.
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