The Seneca
582 SENECA AVENUE, Queens, 11385
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 7, 2026
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 7 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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