SABOR CARIBE RESTAURANT in Crown Heights (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026
📍 736 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11216 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Sabor Caribe Restaurant in Crown Heights has been subject to 1 emergency closure since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z, which is not a standard NYC DOHMH grade classification. Across 10 inspections between 2022 and 2026, it has received Grade A on 3 occasions.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
3
Grade A Inspections
SABOR CARIBE RESTAURANT in Crown Heights (North): Emergency Closures (1)
SABOR CARIBE RESTAURANT in Crown Heights (North): Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE Z
Jan 22, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04K
Dec 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 44
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. P...
Dec 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 44
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. P...
Dec 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 44
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. P...
GRADE A
Jul 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
GRADE A
Feb 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensat...
Aug 23, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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
Aug 11, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 44
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination dur...
GRADE A
Jun 24, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, rais...
Jun 7, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Hand wash sign not posted
Plumbing not properl...
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SABOR CARIBE RESTAURANT in Crown Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SABOR CARIBE RESTAURANT last inspected?
- SABOR CARIBE RESTAURANT was last inspected on January 22, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is SABOR CARIBE RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- SABOR CARIBE RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has SABOR CARIBE RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- SABOR CARIBE RESTAURANT 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 SABOR CARIBE RESTAURANT had?
- SABOR CARIBE RESTAURANT has 10 health inspections on record from June 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SABOR CARIBE RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SABOR CARIBE RESTAURANT was 44 points on December 12, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.