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Seneca Coffee & Restaurant

377 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 9, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2025, Seneca Coffee & Restaurant has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Seneca Coffee & Restaurant on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
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
78
Apr 2, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Mar 25, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
33

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Seneca Coffee & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Seneca Coffee & Restaurant on file is from Jun 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Seneca Coffee & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Seneca Coffee & Restaurant.

How does Seneca Coffee & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Seneca Coffee & Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Seneca Coffee & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Seneca Coffee & Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Seneca Coffee & Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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