Pupuseria Ridgewood Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 71-20 Fresh Pond Road, Queens, NY 11385
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
8
Last inspection
June 22, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 2
Pupuseria Ridgewood currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 22, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 8 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 22, 2026
- Date
- June 22, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 8
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 22, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 22, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 12, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Pupuseria Ridgewood has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2026 and December 2024. Its latest score was 8, lower than its December 2024 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.
Pupuseria Ridgewood's latest score: 8
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pupuseria Ridgewood's current NYC health grade?
Pupuseria Ridgewood currently has a A grade.
When was Pupuseria Ridgewood last inspected?
Pupuseria Ridgewood was last inspected on June 22, 2026.
What was Pupuseria Ridgewood's latest inspection score?
Pupuseria Ridgewood's latest inspection score was 8 points.
How many violations did Pupuseria Ridgewood have in its latest inspection?
Pupuseria Ridgewood had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Pupuseria Ridgewood located?
Pupuseria Ridgewood is located at 71-20 Fresh Pond Road 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: 50160771
Last updated: July 3, 2026