Sabor Y Pasion En La Cocina

1552 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Sabor Y Pasion En La Cocina has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.

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

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

04A

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

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Jan 28, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

04A

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

04K

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

10G

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

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

08A

Aug 2, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

02B

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

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

08A

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

10G

Apr 18, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

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

04L

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabor Y Pasion En La Cocina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabor Y Pasion En La Cocina on file is from Mar 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabor Y Pasion En La Cocina?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sabor Y Pasion En La Cocina.

How does Sabor Y Pasion En La Cocina compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sabor Y Pasion En La Cocina most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sabor Y Pasion En La Cocina's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sabor Y Pasion En La Cocina have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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