What is EL Buen Sabor's health inspection score?

EL Buen Sabor has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Buen Sabor last inspected?

EL Buen Sabor was last inspected on September 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Buen Sabor have?

EL Buen Sabor has 11 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Buen Sabor safe to eat at?

EL Buen Sabor has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does EL Buen Sabor serve?

EL Buen Sabor serves Latin American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Buen Sabor

Name: EL Buen Sabor
Address: 96-07 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, 11375
Rating: 79

96-07 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

Latin American•Queens

Ranked #975 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 81% of latin american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Sep 4, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

7 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

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-59

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+76 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 41/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

96-07 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY 11375

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Sep 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10

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−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

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

7 High2 Med

9 total5 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−80 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.−10
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.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
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−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 (2)

−10 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.−5

Base deductions−80 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 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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