RICO CHIMI in Bushwick (West)
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jul 16, 2025
📍 1492 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11237 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Rico Chimi in Bushwick holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 24 points. The Spanish restaurant has 5 inspections on record since 2023, with no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
RICO CHIMI in Bushwick (West): Full Inspection History (5 records)
Jul 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed a...
Jul 16, 2025
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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 exce...
Jul 16, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Feb 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
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.
Cold TCS food item hel...
Mar 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
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RICO CHIMI in Bushwick (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RICO CHIMI last inspected?
- RICO CHIMI was last inspected on July 16, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 30 points.
- What is RICO CHIMI's current health grade?
- RICO CHIMI currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has RICO CHIMI had?
- RICO CHIMI has 5 health inspections on record from March 2023 through July 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at RICO CHIMI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RICO CHIMI was 30 points on July 16, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RICO CHIMI ever received a Grade C?
- No. RICO CHIMI has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.