Rice to Riches

100 Rivington Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 15, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Rice to Riches. The newest entry in the record is dated May 15, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Dec 20, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
06C
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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.
10F
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rice to Riches last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rice to Riches on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rice to Riches?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rice to Riches.

How does Rice to Riches compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Rice to Riches most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Rice to Riches' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rice to Riches have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rice to Riches means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.