LA CANOA in Ridgewood
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Aug 20, 2025
📍 651 ONDERDONK AVENUE, Queens, NY 11385 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
LA CANOA in Ridgewood holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, based on 6 inspections between 2022 and 2025. The restaurant's most recent inspection yielded a score of 27 points, with 1 Grade A result and 2 Grade B results in its record. No emergency closures have been issued.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
LA CANOA in Ridgewood: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE B
Aug 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source o...
Mar 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
GRADE A
Mar 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of ext...
Jan 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is re...
Jan 16, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Nov 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance...
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LA CANOA in Ridgewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA CANOA last inspected?
- LA CANOA was last inspected on August 20, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is LA CANOA's current health grade?
- LA CANOA 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 health inspections has LA CANOA had?
- LA CANOA has 6 health inspections on record from November 2022 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA CANOA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA CANOA was 27 points on August 20, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA CANOA ever received a Grade C?
- No. LA CANOA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.