COCINA MAMA ROSA

SCORE: 52 POINTS

Friday, July 31, 2026

Overview

COCINA MAMA ROSA in Ridgewood underwent a NYC health inspection on July 31, 2026 and scored 52 points. The inspection found 3 violations, including 3 critical.

Address
689 SENECA AVENUE
Queens, NY 11385
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
3 total
⚠ 3 critical
Facility History
10 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
⚠ CRITICAL 09E

NYC Health Code Violation 09E

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 09E to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 19-06

NYC Health Code Violation 19-06

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 19-06 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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COCINA MAMA ROSA — Inspection Questions

Did COCINA MAMA ROSA pass their NYC health inspection on July 31, 2026?
COCINA MAMA ROSA underwent inspection on July 31, 2026 with a score of 52 points. The inspection found 3 violation(s).
What critical violations did COCINA MAMA ROSA have?
COCINA MAMA ROSA had 3 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants
What does violation code 09E mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 09E (NYC Health Code Violation 09E) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 09E to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 19-06 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 19-06 (NYC Health Code Violation 19-06) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 19-06 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.