Un Nuevo Pricipio
680 SENECA AVENUE, Queens, 11385
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 10, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 6 (1 critical) |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
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