Rico Pollo Iii
4523 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11220
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (6 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 14, 2026
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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