Rumba Y Sazon
71-24 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens, 11385
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 26, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 26, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
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