THE SENECA in Ridgewood
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected May 7, 2026
📍 582 SENECA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11385 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
The Seneca in Ridgewood holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a perfect score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 3 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A each time, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
THE SENECA in Ridgewood: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE Z
May 7, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 39
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Violations:
02H
Jul 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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.
Dishwashing and ware w...
GRADE A
Nov 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Cold TCS food item hel...
GRADE A
Aug 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
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THE SENECA in Ridgewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE SENECA last inspected?
- THE SENECA was last inspected on May 7, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 39 points.
- What is THE SENECA's current health grade?
- THE SENECA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has THE SENECA had?
- THE SENECA has 4 health inspections on record from August 2022 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE SENECA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE SENECA was 39 points on May 7, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE SENECA ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE SENECA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.