SENECA COFFEE & RESTAURANT in Ridgewood
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 9, 2025
📍 377 SENECA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11385 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Seneca Coffee & Restaurant in Ridgewood has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 10 points from its most recent 2025 inspection, though it has received only 1 Grade A result across its 4 inspections on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
SENECA COFFEE & RESTAURANT in Ridgewood: Emergency Closures (2)
SENECA COFFEE & RESTAURANT in Ridgewood: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jun 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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...
GRADE P
Apr 2, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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
Mar 25, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 77
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 25, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 77
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
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SENECA COFFEE & RESTAURANT in Ridgewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SENECA COFFEE & RESTAURANT last inspected?
- SENECA COFFEE & RESTAURANT was last inspected on June 9, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is SENECA COFFEE & RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- SENECA COFFEE & RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has SENECA COFFEE & RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- SENECA COFFEE & RESTAURANT 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 SENECA COFFEE & RESTAURANT had?
- SENECA COFFEE & RESTAURANT has 4 health inspections on record from March 2025 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SENECA COFFEE & RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SENECA COFFEE & RESTAURANT was 77 points on March 25, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.