RITA & MARIA in Bedford Stuyvesant (East)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 7, 2025
📍 558 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11233 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Rita & Maria in Bed-Stuy holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on all 3 graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
RITA & MARIA in Bedford Stuyvesant (East): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Feb 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
GRADE A
Aug 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Jun 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after ...
Mar 23, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.
GRADE A
Mar 23, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Feb 28, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not ...
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RITA & MARIA in Bedford Stuyvesant (East): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RITA & MARIA last inspected?
- RITA & MARIA was last inspected on February 7, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is RITA & MARIA's current health grade?
- RITA & MARIA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RITA & MARIA had?
- RITA & MARIA has 6 health inspections on record from February 2023 through February 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RITA & MARIA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RITA & MARIA was 28 points on June 14, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RITA & MARIA ever received a Grade C?
- No. RITA & MARIA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.