El Nuevo Sabor Latino

620 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at El Nuevo Sabor Latino stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

The pattern that stands out is establishment is not free of harborage or conditions, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so El Nuevo Sabor Latino is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

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

08A

Oct 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

04M

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.

06C

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

Jan 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

06D

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

04M

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

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

08A

Feb 3, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06D

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

09C

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Nuevo Sabor Latino last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Nuevo Sabor Latino on file is from Jan 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Nuevo Sabor Latino?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Nuevo Sabor Latino.

How does El Nuevo Sabor Latino compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Nuevo Sabor Latino most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Nuevo Sabor Latino's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Nuevo Sabor Latino have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Nuevo Sabor Latino 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 Nuevo Sabor Latino inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Nuevo Sabor Latino is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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