M&S Nice Restaurant

819 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

M&S Nice Restaurant has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jun 3, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

The pattern that stands out is hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, which has been cited two times.

M&S Nice Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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.
06C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Mar 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
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.
10F
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
78
Sep 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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.
10F
64
Jan 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
55
Oct 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was M&S Nice Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at M&S Nice Restaurant on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at M&S Nice Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at M&S Nice Restaurant.

How does M&S Nice Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

M&S Nice Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has M&S Nice Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at M&S Nice Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at M&S Nice Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is M&S Nice Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, M&S Nice Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.