El Sabor De La Esquina
2530 PITKIN AVENUE, 11208
Spanish
3472406967
AScore: 13
Last inspected: February 6, 2025
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
February 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
09BThawing procedure improper.
October 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 27
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.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
February 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
PScore: 2
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.
January 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
NScore: 11
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
January 19, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
January 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
NScore: 54
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
November 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BScore: 27
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.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
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.
April 20, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 0
04KEvidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
05DHand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
06CFood not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06FWiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
10AToilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.
10FNon-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10ISingle service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.