Velma

584 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Velma's latest score of 70 falls below the Queens average of 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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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

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

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

10G

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Mar 12, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Velma last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Velma on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Velma compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Velma most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Velma's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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Score: 64 — Medium Risk

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