Queens, NY — Simple Peruvian, located at 58-08 Myrtle Avenue in Ridgewood, Queens, received a score of 27 following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 25, 2026. The score places the restaurant at the upper boundary of the Grade B range, one point below the threshold at which a Grade C is assigned. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 27, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented two non-critical violations during the March visit. No critical violations were recorded.

The first violation, Code 10B, pertains to drainage and liquid waste management. Inspectors cited the establishment for failing to maintain proper drainage conditions, a requirement under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code. Adequate drainage systems are required to prevent standing water and condensation that can contribute to unsanitary conditions.

The second violation, Code 08A, relates to harborage conditions — physical conditions within or around the establishment that could attract or support rodents, insects, or other pests. This violation does not indicate an observed pest presence, but rather the existence of conditions identified as conducive to pest activity. NYC Health Code Article 81 requires establishments to eliminate such conditions as part of routine facility maintenance.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all food service establishments are subject to unannounced inspections by DOHMH. Violations are assigned point values based on their potential public health impact. Critical violations carry higher point values and reflect risks associated with foodborne illness. Non-critical violations address conditions that, while not immediately linked to foodborne illness, can contribute to broader sanitation and facility concerns if left unaddressed.

A score of 27 represents the maximum within the Grade B band. The grading thresholds are:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Restaurants scoring in the upper portion of the Grade B range are typically required to undergo a re-inspection within a defined period, during which they have the opportunity to address cited violations and improve their score.

Inspection History

Simple Peruvian's recent inspection record includes a significant compliance event in late 2025:

  • 2025-11-24: Score 2 (Grade Z)
  • 2025-12-20: Score 108 — Closed by DOHMH
  • 2025-12-23: Score 2 (Grade Z) — Reopened

The restaurant was closed by DOHMH following a December 2025 inspection in which it received a score of 108, reflecting numerous violations at that time. It was permitted to reopen three days later after a re-inspection produced a score of 2. The March 2026 inspection represents the first scored inspection since that reopening, and the 27 recorded marks a significant increase from the near-zero scores that preceded it.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City requires all food service establishments to post their most recent letter grade in a visible location. Grades are determined as follows:

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

Restaurants that do not receive an A on initial inspection are re-inspected. The grade posted reflects the result of the most recent scored inspection cycle.

Inspection records for all NYC restaurants are publicly available through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Simple Peruvian including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.