Sal y Pimienta Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 81-10 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
26
Last inspection
October 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
23 / 3
Sal y Pimienta currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 23, 2025 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- 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 flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
October 23, 2025
- Date
- October 23, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 23
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Oct 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 7, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sal y Pimienta's most recent graded inspection in October 2025 was a B, after a C in February 2025.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Sal y Pimienta's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sal y Pimienta's current NYC health grade?
Sal y Pimienta currently has a B grade.
When was Sal y Pimienta last inspected?
Sal y Pimienta was last inspected on October 23, 2025.
What was Sal y Pimienta's latest inspection score?
Sal y Pimienta's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did Sal y Pimienta have in its latest inspection?
Sal y Pimienta had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Sal y Pimienta located?
Sal y Pimienta is located at 81-10 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, NY 11372.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 40712429
Last updated: June 26, 2026