WILLOWS TAVERN in Ridgewood
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026
📍 64-18 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens, NY 11385 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Willows Tavern in Ridgewood holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 10 points. The restaurant has received Grade A on both of its graded inspections since 2024, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
WILLOWS TAVERN in Ridgewood: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Apr 3, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Apr 3, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
Sep 22, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable c...
Sep 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
Mar 19, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessi...
GRADE A
Mar 19, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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
Mar 19, 2024
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Ashtray present in smoke-free area.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
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WILLOWS TAVERN in Ridgewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was WILLOWS TAVERN last inspected?
- WILLOWS TAVERN was last inspected on April 3, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is WILLOWS TAVERN's current health grade?
- WILLOWS TAVERN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has WILLOWS TAVERN had?
- WILLOWS TAVERN has 7 health inspections on record from March 2024 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at WILLOWS TAVERN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at WILLOWS TAVERN was 25 points on September 22, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has WILLOWS TAVERN ever received a Grade C?
- No. WILLOWS TAVERN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.