El Sabroso

265 West 37 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, El Sabroso has four inspections on file, the first dated 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near three violations per visit.

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
70
Jun 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
64
Mar 21, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Feb 26, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 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
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
37

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Sabroso last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at El Sabroso?

Across the inspection record, live roaches in facility's food or non-food area has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Sabroso.

How does El Sabroso compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

El Sabroso most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has El Sabroso's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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