Pollo Sabroso Express Restaurant

216 East 198 Street, Bronx, NY 10458

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show six inspections at Pollo Sabroso Express Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near four.

The most common issue across all inspections has been dishwashing and ware washing, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bronx restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 minor violations.

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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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Feb 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jan 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

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

04H

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

04K

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

08A

Apr 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

10F

Nov 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04K

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

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

04H

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

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

08A

Aug 12, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

04N

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

08A

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Sabroso Express Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Sabroso Express Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Sabroso Express Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, dishwashing and ware washing has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Sabroso Express Restaurant.

How does Pollo Sabroso Express Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Pollo Sabroso Express Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Pollo Sabroso Express Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Sabroso Express 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.

How often is Pollo Sabroso Express Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Sabroso Express Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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