El Buen Ambiente

108 East 198 Street, Bronx, NY 10468

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, El Buen Ambiente has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from May 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Bronx sits at 77, putting El Buen Ambiente on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

May 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food protection certificate not available for inspection

18-11

Mar 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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.

10F

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Oct 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Nov 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Buen Ambiente last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Buen Ambiente on file is from May 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Buen Ambiente?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Buen Ambiente.

How does El Buen Ambiente compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

El Buen Ambiente most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has El Buen Ambiente's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Buen Ambiente have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Buen Ambiente means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Buen Ambiente inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Buen Ambiente is inspected around two times per year on average.

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