Latin American · Elmhurst
SAL Y PIMIENTA health grade & inspection history
81-10 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372
Most recent represented grade is pending (Oct 23, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Oct 23, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 04NCritical violation
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 06ACritical violation
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Score trend
SAL Y PIMIENTA inspection history
8 more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | — | 26 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 5, 2025 | — | 18 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 5, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Feb 20, 2025 | C | 61 | 9 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 7, 2024 | — | 40 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 13, 2023 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
- 04ARecorded in 4 inspections
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02HRecorded in 2 inspections
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- 05DRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 09ERecorded in 2 inspections
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- 10FRecorded in 2 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.
Official location
SAL Y PIMIENTA on the map
Common questions
SAL Y PIMIENTA inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SAL Y PIMIENTA?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated Oct 23, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 26 violation points.
When was SAL Y PIMIENTA last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Oct 23, 2025.
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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