RICO'S CHICKEN in Middle Village
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Aug 6, 2025
📍 74-27 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY 11379 ·
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Overview
Rico's Chicken in Middle Village holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, indicating the restaurant is not currently operating or has not yet received a letter grade. The chicken restaurant has 3 inspections on record since 2023, including 1 Grade B result, with no emergency closures documented.
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Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
RICO'S CHICKEN in Middle Village: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE Z
Aug 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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...
Dec 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
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.
Thawing procedure improper.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, hom...
GRADE B
Jan 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait sta...
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RICO'S CHICKEN in Middle Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RICO'S CHICKEN last inspected?
- RICO'S CHICKEN was last inspected on August 6, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 16 points.
- What is RICO'S CHICKEN's current health grade?
- RICO'S CHICKEN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has RICO'S CHICKEN had?
- RICO'S CHICKEN has 3 health inspections on record from January 2023 through August 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at RICO'S CHICKEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RICO'S CHICKEN was 20 points on January 10, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RICO'S CHICKEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. RICO'S CHICKEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.