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Latin American · Midtown-Times Square
EL SABROSO health grade & inspection history
265 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018
12 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Feb 25, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Feb 25, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Feb 25, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04MCritical violation
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Score trend
EL SABROSO inspection history
11 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | A | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | 23 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | 3 | 1 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection |
| Feb 26, 2025 | — | 112 | 8 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 04MRecorded in 3 inspections
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 08ARecorded in 3 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
EL SABROSO on the map
Common questions
EL SABROSO inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for EL SABROSO?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Feb 25, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was EL SABROSO last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Feb 25, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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