El Sabor Restaurant

4139 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10033

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: 12 violations last time, three this time.

Across the inspection history, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

El Sabor Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Apr 8, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 12 violations

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

06D

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

04K

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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, 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

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

04O

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

08A

10B

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

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

09C

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Sabor Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Sabor Restaurant on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Sabor Restaurant?

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

How does El Sabor Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

El Sabor Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at El Sabor Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about 12 previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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