El Buen Sabor

45-07 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11104

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, El Buen Sabor has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The latest visit found three violations, down from six violations the time before.

Across the inspection history, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average is 75, putting El Buen Sabor squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

Jan 6, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

02B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10F

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Nov 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

02B

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.

02G

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.

04N

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

08A

10B

Jun 11, 2024

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

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

06D

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.

02H

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Buen Sabor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Buen Sabor on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Buen Sabor?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Buen Sabor.

How does El Buen Sabor compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Buen Sabor most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at El Buen Sabor have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Buen Sabor 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 Sabor inspected?

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

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