Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant

95-41 Sutphin Boulevard, Queens, NY 11435

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

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

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

10G

Dec 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Sep 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

10F

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

08A

Apr 18, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

08C

10B

Jun 16, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

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

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant.

How does Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant 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 Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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