Sabo West Indian

196-23 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11423
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records show three inspections at Sabo West Indian stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Across the inspection history, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Sabo West Indian's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Dec 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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 that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
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
55
Sep 27, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabo West Indian last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabo West Indian on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabo West Indian?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sabo West Indian.

How does Sabo West Indian compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sabo West Indian most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Sabo West Indian's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Sabo West Indian have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sabo West Indian means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.