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Latin American · Ridgewood, Queens

Rico Pollo #1

55-37 Myrtle Avenue, Queens 11385 · 7184971000

A NYC grade
75 Clean Score
11 Inspection score
Apr 17, 2026 Last inspection

Currently on the watch list — recent inspection flagged elevated risk.

Most recent inspection

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Inspection history

Apr 17, 2026 · Grade A · Score 11

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

  • 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (critical)
  • 09C — Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. (critical)
  • 10F — 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. (critical)
Mar 25, 2026 · Grade N/A · Score 22

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 04M — Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. (critical)
  • 02G — 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. (critical)
  • 06F — Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. (critical)
  • 08A — Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (critical)
Nov 4, 2024 · Grade A · Score 12

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (critical)
  • 06C — 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. (critical)
Jun 27, 2023 · Grade A · Score 10

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 10F — 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. (critical)
  • 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (critical)

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