Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
14
Last inspection
August 20, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 2
Punto Rojo currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 20, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 14 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
August 20, 2025
- Date
- August 20, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 14
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Aug 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 17, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Mar 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 20, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 14, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Punto Rojo's most recent graded inspection in August 2025 was a B, after a C in August 2024.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Punto Rojo's latest score: 14
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Punto Rojo's current NYC health grade?
Punto Rojo currently has a B grade.
When was Punto Rojo last inspected?
Punto Rojo was last inspected on August 20, 2025.
What was Punto Rojo's latest inspection score?
Punto Rojo's latest inspection score was 14 points.
How many violations did Punto Rojo have in its latest inspection?
Punto Rojo had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Punto Rojo located?
Punto Rojo is located at 147-16 Hillside Avenue in Queens, NY 11435.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50073585
Last updated: June 26, 2026