El Sabor De La Esquina

2530 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show seven inspections at El Sabor De La Esquina stretching back to 2022. El Sabor De La Esquina was last inspected on Feb 6, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to five violations previously.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

02B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Oct 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

04L

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

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

04A

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

08A

Feb 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Jan 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Jan 19, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

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

06D

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

04L

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

08A

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Nov 18, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

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

04A

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

Apr 20, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04K

Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.

05D

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.

06F

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

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

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.

10I

Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.

10A

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Sabor De La Esquina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Sabor De La Esquina on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Sabor De La Esquina?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Sabor De La Esquina.

How does El Sabor De La Esquina compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Sabor De La Esquina most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Sabor De La Esquina's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Sabor De La Esquina have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Sabor De La Esquina 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 Sabor De La Esquina inspected?

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

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