Latin American · Elmhurst

SAL Y PIMIENTA health grade & inspection history

81-10 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372

26 latest violation-point score

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

Oct 23, 2025Inspection date
4Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02B
    Critical violation

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 04N
    Critical 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.

  • 06A
    Critical 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Oct 23, 2025264Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jun 5, 2025182Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jun 5, 20251Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Feb 20, 2025C619Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jun 7, 2024407Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jan 13, 2023A132Cycle 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.

  • 04A
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 02H
    Recorded 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.

  • 05D
    Recorded 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.

  • 06C
    Recorded 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.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 09E
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

  • 10F
    Recorded 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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