EL FOGON COSTENO in Ridgewood
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026
📍 1701 PALMETTO STREET, Queens, NY 11385 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
El Fogon Costeno in Ridgewood holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2022, including one prior Grade B result, with no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL FOGON COSTENO in Ridgewood: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Apr 13, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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 foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Nov 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Hot TCS food item not ...
May 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protect...
GRADE B
Dec 5, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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, dra...
Mar 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.
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EL FOGON COSTENO in Ridgewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL FOGON COSTENO last inspected?
- EL FOGON COSTENO was last inspected on April 13, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 28 points.
- What is EL FOGON COSTENO's current health grade?
- EL FOGON COSTENO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL FOGON COSTENO had?
- EL FOGON COSTENO has 5 health inspections on record from March 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL FOGON COSTENO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL FOGON COSTENO was 28 points on April 13, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL FOGON COSTENO ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL FOGON COSTENO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.