LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR in East Elmhurst
Latest: GRADE C
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026
📍 99-01 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11368 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
La Esquina del Sabor in East Elmhurst holds a current Grade C from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 29 points from its most recent inspection in 2026. Across 6 inspections since 2024, the restaurant has received Grade C on one occasion, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR in East Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Mar 30, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations:
06E
Dec 4, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 19
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Hot TCS food item not held ...
Dec 4, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Violations:
19-10
GRADE C
Jul 29, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 29
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain...
Apr 2, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam...
Apr 2, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial 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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storag...
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LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR in East Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR last inspected?
- LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR was last inspected on March 30, 2026 (Grade C). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR's current health grade?
- LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR currently holds a Grade C. Grade C indicates a score of 28 or more points. This is the lowest letter grade issued by NYC Health.
- How many health inspections has LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR had?
- LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR has 6 health inspections on record from April 2024 through March 2026. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR was 48 points on April 2, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.