Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
October 28, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 7
Velma currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 28, 2025 found 5 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Latest Inspection Details
October 28, 2025
- Date
- October 28, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 5 (1 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Oct 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Velma received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in October 2025 with a score of 12.
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.
Velma's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Velma's current NYC health grade?
Velma currently has a A grade.
When was Velma last inspected?
Velma was last inspected on October 28, 2025.
What was Velma's latest inspection score?
Velma's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Velma have in its latest inspection?
Velma had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Velma located?
Velma is located at 584 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: 50131313
Last updated: July 3, 2026