EL MARIACHI in Ridgewood
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 14, 2025
📍 602 SENECA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11385 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
El Mariachi in Ridgewood holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
EL MARIACHI in Ridgewood: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jul 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
May 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Non-food contact s...
May 29, 2025
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Food, prohibited, ...
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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.
F...
GRADE A
Aug 5, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 ...
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EL MARIACHI in Ridgewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL MARIACHI last inspected?
- EL MARIACHI was last inspected on July 14, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is EL MARIACHI's current health grade?
- EL MARIACHI currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL MARIACHI had?
- EL MARIACHI has 5 health inspections on record from August 2022 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL MARIACHI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL MARIACHI was 38 points on May 29, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL MARIACHI ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL MARIACHI has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.