What is Esquina Del Buen Sabor's health inspection score?

Esquina Del Buen Sabor has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Esquina Del Buen Sabor last inspected?

Esquina Del Buen Sabor was last inspected on October 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Esquina Del Buen Sabor have?

Esquina Del Buen Sabor has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Esquina Del Buen Sabor safe to eat at?

Esquina Del Buen Sabor has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Esquina Del Buen Sabor serve?

Esquina Del Buen Sabor serves Spanish cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Esquina Del Buen Sabor

Name: Esquina Del Buen Sabor
Address: 79-34 PARSONS BOULEVARD, Queens, 11366
Rating: 71

79-34 PARSONS BOULEVARD, Queens

Last Inspected: 10/17/2025

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0Good

Spanish•Queens

Ranked #991 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 65% of spanish restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Oct 17, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+23 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

79-34 PARSONS BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11366

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Violation Timeline

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

May

Sep 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

4 intermediate

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Oct

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

Oct 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Sep 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High4 Med

8 total3 risk factors

25/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

02HAfter 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.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
05DNo 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.−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

28-05Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10BAnti-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.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

May 25

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−5 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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