RICKY'S CAFE.

NYC Health Dept

75-02 37 AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 9 points (Jun 2026). Down from 13 points at the prior graded inspection.

6 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 2

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

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. Condensation or liq

APR 24

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Critical Food Temperature

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 dur

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

APR 11

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

Not Critical Other

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

Not Critical Other

Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

APR 11

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

Critical Food Temperature

JUN 7

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

Not Critical Sanitation

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Not Critical Facility Condition

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, sm

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JUN 7

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

Public inspection records from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Official record →

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