EL SAZON / JOEY BATS in Tribeca Civic Center
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected May 18, 2026
📍 5 HUDSON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10013 ·
🚇 Fulton Street, Canal Street
Overview
El Sazon / Joey Bats in Tribeca has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors and currently holds a Grade Z designation. The restaurant has 2 inspections on record from 2026, including 1 emergency closure. No letter grades have been issued to date.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
EL SAZON / JOEY BATS in Tribeca Civic Center: Emergency Closures (1)
EL SAZON / JOEY BATS in Tribeca Civic Center: Full Inspection History (4 records)
May 18, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-food contact surfa...
May 18, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
✅ REOPENED
Mar 2, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 21, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 113
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
Violations:
05E
EL SAZON / JOEY BATS in Tribeca Civic Center: News Coverage (2)
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EL SAZON / JOEY BATS in Tribeca Civic Center: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL SAZON / JOEY BATS last inspected?
- EL SAZON / JOEY BATS was last inspected on May 18, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 30 points.
- What is EL SAZON / JOEY BATS's current health grade?
- EL SAZON / JOEY BATS currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has EL SAZON / JOEY BATS been closed by NYC Health?
- EL SAZON / JOEY BATS has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has EL SAZON / JOEY BATS had?
- EL SAZON / JOEY BATS has 4 health inspections on record from January 2026 through May 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL SAZON / JOEY BATS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL SAZON / JOEY BATS was 113 points on January 21, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.