El Sazon Ideal Restaurant

148 West Burnside Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at El Sazon Ideal Restaurant stretching back to 2023. El Sazon Ideal Restaurant was last inspected on Aug 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

El Sazon Ideal Restaurant's latest score of 74 falls below the Bronx average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Jan 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
15-21
61
Mar 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical 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
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
64
Jun 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Sazon Ideal Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Sazon Ideal Restaurant on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Sazon Ideal Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Sazon Ideal Restaurant.

How does El Sazon Ideal Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

El Sazon Ideal Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has El Sazon Ideal Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Sazon Ideal Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Sazon Ideal Restaurant 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 Sazon Ideal Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Sazon Ideal Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.