RICO POLLO #1 in Ridgewood
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026
📍 55-37 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens, NY 11385 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Rico Pollo #1 in Ridgewood holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has received Grade A on 3 of its 4 inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
RICO POLLO #1 in Ridgewood: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Apr 17, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Mar 25, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Violations:
06F
GRADE A
Nov 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Hot TCS food item not ...
GRADE A
Jun 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
GRADE A
Jun 22, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 6
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food contact surface not pro...
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RICO POLLO #1 in Ridgewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RICO POLLO #1 last inspected?
- RICO POLLO #1 was last inspected on April 17, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is RICO POLLO #1's current health grade?
- RICO POLLO #1 currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RICO POLLO #1 had?
- RICO POLLO #1 has 5 health inspections on record from June 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RICO POLLO #1?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RICO POLLO #1 was 22 points on March 25, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RICO POLLO #1 ever received a Grade C?
- No. RICO POLLO #1 has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.