RUMBA Y SAZON in Ridgewood
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 26, 2025
📍 71-24 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens, NY 11385 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Rumba y Sazon in Ridgewood holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 7 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
RUMBA Y SAZON in Ridgewood: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Jun 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...
Mar 31, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.
Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food, supplies, or equipment...
Mar 31, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.
GRADE C
Nov 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 29
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cros...
Mar 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rod...
Nov 27, 2023
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 14
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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.
“Cho...
Nov 27, 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.
Violations:
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RUMBA Y SAZON in Ridgewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RUMBA Y SAZON last inspected?
- RUMBA Y SAZON was last inspected on June 26, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is RUMBA Y SAZON's current health grade?
- RUMBA Y SAZON currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RUMBA Y SAZON had?
- RUMBA Y SAZON has 7 health inspections on record from November 2023 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at RUMBA Y SAZON?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RUMBA Y SAZON was 40 points on March 31, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RUMBA Y SAZON ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. RUMBA Y SAZON has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.