COCINA MAMA ROSA in Ridgewood
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Feb 18, 2025
📍 689 SENECA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11385 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Cocina Mama Rosa in Ridgewood has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade B with a score of 27 points, based on 8 inspections over the past two years. Of those inspections, 1 resulted in Grade A and 1 in Grade B, with no Grade C results on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
COCINA MAMA ROSA in Ridgewood: Emergency Closures (2)
COCINA MAMA ROSA in Ridgewood: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE B
Feb 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from po...
Jan 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 49
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Evidence of mice or li...
GRADE P
Jul 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 17
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 65
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or pr...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 65
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.
Violations:
04N
GRADE A
Mar 23, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foo...
Mar 8, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 68
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or no...
Mar 8, 2023
— 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.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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COCINA MAMA ROSA in Ridgewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was COCINA MAMA ROSA last inspected?
- COCINA MAMA ROSA was last inspected on February 18, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is COCINA MAMA ROSA's current health grade?
- COCINA MAMA ROSA currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many times has COCINA MAMA ROSA been closed by NYC Health?
- COCINA MAMA ROSA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has COCINA MAMA ROSA had?
- COCINA MAMA ROSA has 8 health inspections on record from March 2023 through February 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at COCINA MAMA ROSA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at COCINA MAMA ROSA was 68 points on March 8, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.