EL POLLO SABROSON in Maspeth
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026
📍 66-35 GRAND AVENUE, Queens, NY 11378 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Pollo Sabroson in Maspeth has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 18 across 13 inspections, with 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B on record.
14
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
EL POLLO SABROSON in Maspeth: Emergency Closures (2)
EL POLLO SABROSON in Maspeth: Full Inspection History (14 records)
Apr 16, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE Z
Jun 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unac...
May 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
After 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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
May 14, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
May 14, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
After 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.
Violations:
02H
GRADE B
Nov 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
Apr 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Hot TCS food ite...
Apr 25, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of u...
GRADE A
Apr 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Violations:
10F
Sep 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held ...
Sep 14, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not conspicuously posted or visible to passersby
Violations:
20-05
GRADE P
Jul 11, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 7, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal sys...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 7, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
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 during active necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
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EL POLLO SABROSON in Maspeth: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL POLLO SABROSON last inspected?
- EL POLLO SABROSON was last inspected on April 16, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 21 points.
- What is EL POLLO SABROSON's current health grade?
- EL POLLO SABROSON currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has EL POLLO SABROSON been closed by NYC Health?
- EL POLLO SABROSON has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has EL POLLO SABROSON had?
- EL POLLO SABROSON has 14 health inspections on record from July 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL POLLO SABROSON?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL POLLO SABROSON was 43 points on May 14, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.