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Sabroso's Cafe

3901 New Utrecht Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Sabroso's Cafe has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Sabroso's Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
82
Jan 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
05E
74
Nov 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
05E
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
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
61
Jun 6, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabroso's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabroso's Cafe on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabroso's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sabroso's Cafe.

How does Sabroso's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Sabroso's Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Sabroso's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabroso's Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sabroso's Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Sabroso's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sabroso's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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