Rico Chimi Brooklyn
2928 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11207
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 3, 2025
A 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.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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