Rico's Chicken Pollos A La Brasa
146-04 45 AVENUE, Queens, 11355
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 3, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalA 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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 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.
- 3×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 cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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