Sabor a Mexico

1744 First Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Sabor a Mexico three times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74
Apr 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
28-03
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
78
Apr 20, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/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
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabor a Mexico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabor a Mexico on file is from Mar 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabor a Mexico?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sabor a Mexico.

How does Sabor a Mexico compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sabor a Mexico most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sabor a Mexico's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sabor a Mexico have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Sabor a Mexico inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sabor a Mexico is inspected roughly once per year on average.