EL SABROSO in Midtown Times Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026
📍 265 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Latin American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
El Sabroso in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2025, despite receiving only 1 Grade A across 5 total inspections on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
EL SABROSO in Midtown Times Square: Emergency Closures (2)
EL SABROSO in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Feb 25, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Violations:
04M
Jun 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or ot...
GRADE Z
Mar 21, 2025
— 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
Feb 26, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 112
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewel...
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 26, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 112
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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EL SABROSO in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL SABROSO last inspected?
- EL SABROSO was last inspected on February 25, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EL SABROSO's current health grade?
- EL SABROSO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has EL SABROSO been closed by NYC Health?
- EL SABROSO 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 SABROSO had?
- EL SABROSO has 5 health inspections on record from February 2025 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL SABROSO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL SABROSO was 112 points on February 26, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.