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Sabor Tropical

143 Sherman Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Sabor Tropical has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The most recent inspection turned up four violations, more than the two found previously.

The pattern that stands out is hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Sabor Tropical's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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 not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
61
Oct 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Oct 15, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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 not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
61
May 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabor Tropical last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabor Tropical on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabor Tropical?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sabor Tropical.

How does Sabor Tropical compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sabor Tropical most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sabor Tropical's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sabor Tropical have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sabor Tropical 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 Tropical inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sabor Tropical is inspected around three times per year on average.

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