El Sembrador

143-09 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11435
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, El Sembrador has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Oct 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, which has been cited three times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; El Sembrador is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
82
Jun 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Mar 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Sembrador last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Sembrador on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Sembrador?

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 Sembrador.

How does El Sembrador compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Sembrador most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Sembrador's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Sembrador 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 Sembrador inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Sembrador is inspected roughly once per year on average.