APR 6
2026
PASS · 0 violations
EL BUEN SABOR.
NYC Health Dept
89-20 163 STREET · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY
Graded B, 27 points (Jul 2025). Up from 10 points at the prior graded inspection.
4 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
11
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 under
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 dur
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 liq
MAY 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
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 liq
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 under
Single 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 dispen
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 dur
JAN 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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