Sabor Caribe Restaurant

736 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Sabor Caribe Restaurant has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Sabor Caribe Restaurant's latest score of 61 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04K

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

04A

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

02B

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

08A

Dec 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 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

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

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

02B

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

04A

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

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

08C

Jul 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

10B

Feb 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

10G

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabor Caribe Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabor Caribe Restaurant on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabor Caribe Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sabor Caribe Restaurant.

How does Sabor Caribe Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Sabor Caribe Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Sabor Caribe Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabor Caribe Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sabor Caribe Restaurant 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 Caribe Restaurant inspected?

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

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