Esquina Del Buen Sabor

79-34 Parsons Boulevard, Queens, NY 11366
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Esquina Del Buen Sabor appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after four on the prior visit.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Sep 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
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
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
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
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
45
May 12, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Esquina Del Buen Sabor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Esquina Del Buen Sabor on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Esquina Del Buen Sabor?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Esquina Del Buen Sabor.

How does Esquina Del Buen Sabor compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Esquina Del Buen Sabor most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Esquina Del Buen Sabor's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Esquina Del Buen Sabor have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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