Queens, NY — Salvo's, an Italian restaurant located at 66-01 Forest Avenue in Ridgewood, received a Grade B following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on April 6, 2026. The restaurant recorded a score of 25, placing it near the upper boundary of the B range and three points from the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released publicly on April 8, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented three violations during the April visit — one classified as critical and two as non-critical.

The critical violation, cited under Code 06C, involved food, supplies, or equipment not adequately protected from potential contamination. Specifically, inspectors noted that condiments were not stored in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. Critical violations are those with a direct or significant potential to contribute to foodborne illness.

Two non-critical violations were also recorded. Code 08A cited conditions conducive to harborage by rodents, insects, or other pests. Code 10F identified non-food contact surfaces or equipment that were either made of unacceptable materials, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, or positioned to allow adequate cleaning access.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and guidelines consistent with the FDA Food Code, food establishments are required to prevent cross-contamination and maintain physical conditions that do not support pest activity. Condiment handling, in particular, is addressed to minimize the risk of contamination between customers. Similarly, pest harborage conditions are treated seriously because pest activity can compromise the safety of food storage and preparation areas throughout a facility.

A score of 25 represents the higher end of the B range. While a Grade B does not trigger mandatory closure, a score at this level signals that multiple areas of the operation require corrective attention. The establishment retains the right to request a re-inspection before a grade is officially posted.

Inspection History

Salvo's has a recent inspection history on record with DOHMH:

  • January 15, 2026: Score 45 (Grade N)

A Grade N is assigned when an establishment is undergoing its initial inspection cycle and a grade has not yet been finalized. The January score of 45 is notably higher than the current result, suggesting some improvement in compliance since that visit.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades to restaurants following each inspection cycle based on the total score accumulated:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points (fewest violations)
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points (most violations)

Lower scores reflect fewer or less severe violations. Scores are cumulative — each violation adds points based on its category and severity.

Inspection records for all New York City restaurants are publicly available through the DOHMH online database. Diners can search current grades and full inspection histories at the NYC Open Data portal or through the city's Restaurant Inspection Results search tool at nyc.gov.

More About This Restaurant

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