Bronx, NY — #1 Sabor Latino Restaurant, located at 4120 White Plains Road in the Bronx, was cited following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on July 29, 2026. The establishment received a score of 44, placing it in the C grade range under the city's restaurant grading system. The inspection data was released by DOHMH on August 3, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented two violations during the July 29 visit — one critical and one non-critical.

The critical violation, cited under Code 04L, recorded evidence of mice or live mice in the establishment's food and non-food areas. Under New York City Health Code Article 81, the presence of rodents in a food service establishment represents a significant public health concern. Rodents can contaminate food preparation surfaces, equipment, and food supplies, and their presence is classified as a critical violation because of the direct risk to food safety.

The non-critical violation, cited under Code 28-01, noted that a nuisance was created or allowed to exist, with the facility found not to be free from an unsafe, hazardous, offensive, or annoying condition.

Together, these two violations produced a score of 44. Under DOHMH's scoring methodology, a lower score indicates better performance — points are assigned based on the severity and nature of each violation identified.

Food Safety Context

New York City requires all restaurants to post their letter grade prominently so that customers can make informed decisions. The grading system is governed by NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes standards for food storage, temperature control, pest management, sanitation, and facility conditions.

The FDA Food Code, which informs many local and state food safety regulations across the country, identifies rodent activity as a priority violation requiring immediate corrective action. Rodent droppings, urine, and hair can introduce pathogens — including Salmonella and Hantavirus — into food preparation environments.

Code 04L specifically applies when inspectors observe evidence of rodent activity, including droppings, gnaw marks, rub marks, or live animals, anywhere within the establishment's food or non-food areas. A finding under this code typically triggers a mandatory re-inspection before a letter grade can be issued.

Code 28-01 is a broader nuisance provision that captures conditions not addressed by more specific codes. It is classified as a non-critical violation, meaning it does not carry the same immediate public health risk as critical violations, but it still contributes to the overall score and requires correction.

Inspection History

The July 2026 inspection represents a significant departure from the restaurant's recent performance record. Prior inspections show:

  • Feb 3, 2025: Score 10 (Grade A)
  • Jul 30, 2024: Score 23
  • Mar 12, 2024: Score 27 (Grade B)
  • Jan 4, 2024: Score 36
  • Nov 23, 2022: Score 11 (Grade A)
  • Mar 17, 2022: Score 40

The restaurant earned Grade A designations in both its February 2025 and November 2022 inspections, with scores of 10 and 11 respectively. Those results indicate that the establishment has demonstrated the ability to meet city health standards at a high level. The March 2022 and January 2024 inspections, with scores of 40 and 36, reflect periods of lower compliance, suggesting some variability in the restaurant's inspection record over time.

The most recent result of 44 is the highest score recorded in the available inspection history, indicating the greatest number or severity of violations identified in a single visit during this period.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's letter grading system assigns grades based on the total score an establishment receives during an unannounced inspection:

  • A: Score of 0 to 13 points — indicates a high level of compliance with food safety standards
  • B: Score of 14 to 27 points — indicates generally acceptable compliance with some areas requiring improvement
  • C: Score of 28 or more points — indicates multiple or more serious violations requiring corrective action

When a restaurant scores in the B or C range on an initial inspection, it is typically offered a re-inspection before a letter grade is officially posted. During the interval between the initial and re-inspection visits, restaurants may display a "Grade Pending" notice. The official posted grade reflects the outcome of the re-inspection cycle.

Inspection reports for all New York City restaurants are publicly available through the DOHMH online database. Consumers can search by restaurant name, address, or borough to review current and historical inspection results.

For more information about NYC restaurant inspections, visit the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's restaurant inspection website or call 311.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for #1 Sabor Latino Restaurant including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.