The Seneca

582 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
American
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The Seneca appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 23, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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 dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
64
Nov 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
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
74
Aug 1, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Seneca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Seneca on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Seneca?

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

How does The Seneca compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Seneca most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has The Seneca's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Seneca have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Seneca 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 The Seneca inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Seneca is inspected roughly once per year on average.