RICO CHIMI BROOKLYN in Cypress Hills
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 3, 2025
📍 2928 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11207 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Rico Chimi Brooklyn in Cypress Hills holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Despite the Grade A status, the restaurant has experienced 2 emergency closures since 2023, though it has maintained Grade A on 2 of its 7 total inspections.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
RICO CHIMI BROOKLYN in Cypress Hills: Emergency Closures (2)
RICO CHIMI BROOKLYN in Cypress Hills: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Nov 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Aug 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 66
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.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method...
GRADE P
Feb 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device....
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 65
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 contac...
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 65
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
GRADE A
Jul 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Mar 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accept...
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RICO CHIMI BROOKLYN in Cypress Hills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RICO CHIMI BROOKLYN last inspected?
- RICO CHIMI BROOKLYN was last inspected on November 3, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is RICO CHIMI BROOKLYN's current health grade?
- RICO CHIMI BROOKLYN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has RICO CHIMI BROOKLYN been closed by NYC Health?
- RICO CHIMI BROOKLYN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has RICO CHIMI BROOKLYN had?
- RICO CHIMI BROOKLYN has 7 health inspections on record from March 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RICO CHIMI BROOKLYN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RICO CHIMI BROOKLYN was 66 points on August 11, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.