EL BUEN SABOR in Forest Hills
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 4, 2025
📍 96-07 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY 11375 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Buen Sabor in Forest Hills holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has been inspected 5 times this year and has received Grade A on all inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL BUEN SABOR in Forest Hills: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Sep 4, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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 underneath the unit.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer r...
Sep 4, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Violations:
19-06
Jul 24, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 63
No 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 accepta...
Jul 24, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Jul 24, 2025
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Violations:
16-02
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EL BUEN SABOR in Forest Hills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL BUEN SABOR last inspected?
- EL BUEN SABOR was last inspected on September 4, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EL BUEN SABOR's current health grade?
- EL BUEN SABOR currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL BUEN SABOR had?
- EL BUEN SABOR has 5 health inspections on record from July 2025 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL BUEN SABOR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL BUEN SABOR was 63 points on July 24, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL BUEN SABOR ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL BUEN SABOR has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.