Ruta Del Sabor

1278 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Ruta Del Sabor has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Ruta Del Sabor was last inspected on Dec 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

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

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Jul 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82
May 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ruta Del Sabor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ruta Del Sabor on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ruta Del Sabor?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ruta Del Sabor.

How does Ruta Del Sabor compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Ruta Del Sabor most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Ruta Del Sabor's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ruta Del 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.

How often is Ruta Del Sabor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ruta Del Sabor is inspected around two times per year on average.