RICO CHIMI in Woodhaven
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026
📍 80-01 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Queens, NY 11421 ·
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Overview
Rico Chimi in Woodhaven holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on 5 inspections between 2022 and 2026. The restaurant received one Grade B result and has not been subject to emergency closure.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
RICO CHIMI in Woodhaven: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE Z
Mar 24, 2026
— 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.
Violations:
06C
Feb 2, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Violations:
10B
Sep 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatme...
GRADE B
Apr 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Sep 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storag...
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RICO CHIMI in Woodhaven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RICO CHIMI last inspected?
- RICO CHIMI was last inspected on March 24, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is RICO CHIMI's current health grade?
- RICO CHIMI currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has RICO CHIMI had?
- RICO CHIMI has 5 health inspections on record from September 2022 through March 2026. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at RICO CHIMI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RICO CHIMI was 38 points on September 8, 2022. 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.