RUTA OAXACA

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Friday, August 22, 2025

Overview

RUTA OAXACA was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on August 22, 2025 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
35-03 BROADWAY
Queens, NY 11106
Cuisine
Mexican
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06A

Personal cleanliness inadequate

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility

📋 Code Requirements

Clean outer garments; hair restraints; no jewelry; short, clean fingernails; no nail polish

CDC Risk Factor: Poor Personal Hygiene
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.13
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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RUTA OAXACA — Inspection Questions

Did RUTA OAXACA pass their NYC health inspection on August 22, 2025?
RUTA OAXACA was closed by the health department on August 22, 2025 with a score of 78 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did RUTA OAXACA have?
RUTA OAXACA had 1 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 06A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06A (Personal cleanliness inadequate) is a critical violation. Food workers must maintain high standards of personal cleanliness Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility