RICHARDS RESTAURANT AND GRILL in East Flatbush Rugby
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026
📍 5505 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11203 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Richards Restaurant and Grill in East Flatbush holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 36 points on its most recent 2025 inspection. The restaurant has 3 inspections on record this year and is not currently operating under a valid health permit.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
RICHARDS RESTAURANT AND GRILL in East Flatbush Rugby: Emergency Closures (1)
RICHARDS RESTAURANT AND GRILL in East Flatbush Rugby: Full Inspection History (5 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 24, 2026
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 107
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Apr 9, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
Score: 25
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Oct 22, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 65
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
GRADE Z
May 27, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 36
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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-servi...
Apr 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
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RICHARDS RESTAURANT AND GRILL in East Flatbush Rugby: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RICHARDS RESTAURANT AND GRILL last inspected?
- RICHARDS RESTAURANT AND GRILL was last inspected on July 24, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 107 points.
- What is RICHARDS RESTAURANT AND GRILL's current health grade?
- RICHARDS RESTAURANT AND GRILL currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has RICHARDS RESTAURANT AND GRILL been closed by NYC Health?
- RICHARDS RESTAURANT AND GRILL has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has RICHARDS RESTAURANT AND GRILL had?
- RICHARDS RESTAURANT AND GRILL has 5 health inspections on record from April 2025 through July 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at RICHARDS RESTAURANT AND GRILL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RICHARDS RESTAURANT AND GRILL was 107 points on July 24, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.