RICO POLLO III in Sunset Park (Central)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026
📍 4523 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11220 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Rico Pollo III in Sunset Park holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 2 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
RICO POLLO III in Sunset Park (Central): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Dec 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
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 contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly const...
GRADE Z
Sep 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 54
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink o...
Oct 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
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 unde...
GRADE A
Jun 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Non-food contact surfa...
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RICO POLLO III in Sunset Park (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RICO POLLO III last inspected?
- RICO POLLO III was last inspected on January 14, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 2 points.
- What is RICO POLLO III's current health grade?
- RICO POLLO III 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 III had?
- RICO POLLO III has 5 health inspections on record from June 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RICO POLLO III?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RICO POLLO III was 54 points on September 25, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RICO POLLO III ever received a Grade C?
- No. RICO POLLO III has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.