Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
39
Last inspection
May 7, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
39 / 0
The Seneca currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 7, 2026 found 5 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 39 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Latest Inspection Details
May 7, 2026
- Date
- May 7, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 39
- Critical points
- 39
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 5 (5 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 7, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 17, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Seneca received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in November 2023 with a score of 13.
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.
The Seneca's latest score: 39
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Seneca's current NYC health grade?
The Seneca currently has a Z grade.
When was The Seneca last inspected?
The Seneca was last inspected on May 7, 2026.
What was The Seneca's latest inspection score?
The Seneca's latest inspection score was 39 points.
How many violations did The Seneca have in its latest inspection?
The Seneca had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is The Seneca located?
The Seneca is located at 582 Seneca Avenue in Queens, NY 11385.
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: 50078581
Last updated: June 26, 2026