Bronx, NY — Punto De Sabor Express, a Latin American restaurant at 200A West 231st Street, received a Grade B score of 22 following a health inspection conducted on March 2, 2026. The score places the establishment in the upper range of the Grade B category, five points below the Grade C threshold of 28.

The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 4, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one critical violation and one non-critical violation during the March 2 inspection.

The critical violation, cited under code 04H, involved raw, cooked, or prepared food that was adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with the establishment's HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) plan. This type of violation relates directly to food handling practices that can affect consumer safety.

The non-critical violation, cited under code 10B, involved deficiencies in anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention devices, improper drainage of equipment or floors, or issues with sewage disposal systems. Inspectors also noted improper disposal of condensation or liquid waste.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all food service establishments must maintain food safety protocols that prevent contamination and adulteration of food products. The HACCP plan referenced in the critical violation is a systematic approach to food safety required by the FDA Food Code, designed to identify and control potential hazards in food preparation.

Code 04H violations are classified as critical because they involve conditions that can directly contribute to foodborne illness. Proper food handling, storage temperatures, and cross-contamination prevention are foundational requirements for restaurant operations under both city and federal food safety guidelines.

Drainage and back-flow prevention issues, while classified as non-critical, can create conditions that compromise sanitary food preparation environments if left unaddressed.

Inspection History

Punto De Sabor Express has a mixed inspection record over the past several years:

  • Nov. 26, 2024: Score 2 (Grade A)
  • April 17, 2024: Score 31 (no grade recorded)
  • May 23, 2022: Score 8 (Grade A)

The March 2026 score of 22 represents a notable increase from the restaurant's most recent Grade A score of 2 in November 2024. The establishment's April 2024 inspection resulted in a score of 31, which would have exceeded the Grade C threshold. The pattern indicates variable compliance with health code standards across inspection cycles.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on violation points accumulated during inspections:

  • A: 0–13 points
  • B: 14–27 points
  • C: 28 or more points

Lower scores indicate fewer violations. A score of 22 falls in the upper portion of the Grade B range, eight points above the B threshold and five points below Grade C territory.

Restaurants that receive a B or C grade may request a re-inspection or contest the grade through an administrative tribunal hearing. Grade cards must be posted at the restaurant entrance per DOHMH regulations.

Consumers can look up inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online at the NYC Open Data portal. Inspection reports provide detailed violation descriptions and historical scores for each establishment.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Punto De Sabor Express including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.