The Seneca

NYC Health Dept

582 SENECA AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded B, 17 points (May 2026). Up from 13 points at the prior graded inspection.

3 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected May 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

Inspection history

MAY 7

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Critical Sanitation

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

JUL 23

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Not Critical Other

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispen

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NOV 17

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Critical Food Temperature

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur

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