Pretty Ricky's
101 RIVINGTON STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (2 months ago).
Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 9, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 25 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
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