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El Sabor Del Rancho

41-21 58 Street, Queens, NY 11377
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at El Sabor Del Rancho stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near five.

When inspectors have written things up, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which El Sabor Del Rancho's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
58
Dec 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
74
Oct 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
32
Aug 9, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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 worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Sabor Del Rancho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Sabor Del Rancho on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Sabor Del Rancho?

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 Sabor Del Rancho.

How does El Sabor Del Rancho compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Sabor Del Rancho most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Sabor Del Rancho's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at El Sabor Del Rancho have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Sabor Del Rancho means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Sabor Del Rancho inspected?

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

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