RUTA OAXACA in Astoria (Central)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Dec 4, 2025
📍 35-03 BROADWAY, Queens, NY 11106 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Ruta Oaxaca in Astoria has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 5 points across 6 inspections between 2023 and 2025, though it received one Grade A result during this period.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
RUTA OAXACA in Astoria (Central): Emergency Closures (2)
RUTA OAXACA in Astoria (Central): Full Inspection History (6 records)
Dec 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
GRADE Z
Aug 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 78
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 78
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.
Violations:
06A
GRADE A
Jan 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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.
Pesticide not properly...
Mar 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 activ...
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RUTA OAXACA in Astoria (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RUTA OAXACA last inspected?
- RUTA OAXACA was last inspected on December 4, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 30 points.
- What is RUTA OAXACA's current health grade?
- RUTA OAXACA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has RUTA OAXACA been closed by NYC Health?
- RUTA OAXACA 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 RUTA OAXACA had?
- RUTA OAXACA has 6 health inspections on record from March 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at RUTA OAXACA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RUTA OAXACA was 78 points on August 22, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.