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Sazon Colombia

89-26 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show six inspections at Sazon Colombia stretching back to 2022. On Oct 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, showing up five times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Sazon Colombia is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Aug 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
33
Mar 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Jun 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Jan 12, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
67
Dec 5, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sazon Colombia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sazon Colombia on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sazon Colombia?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sazon Colombia.

How does Sazon Colombia compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sazon Colombia most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Sazon Colombia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sazon Colombia have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sazon Colombia 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 Sazon Colombia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sazon Colombia is inspected around two times per year on average.

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