RIKO PERUVIAN CUISINE.

NYC Health Dept

153-37 HILLSIDE AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 2 points (Sep 2024). Down from 53 points at the prior graded inspection.

3 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Sep 2024.

Last inspected Sep 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 30

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NOV 21

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 7 CRITICAL

Not Critical Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

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

Not Critical Pest Activity

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Pest Activity

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Critical Other

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

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Critical Pest Activity

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

MAR 25

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

Not Critical Other

Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

Not Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Pest Activity

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

Public inspection records from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Records current as of 2026-07-12. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Official record →

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