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Richards Restaurant and Grill

5505 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
30
Score
High Risk

Richards Restaurant and Grill has been inspected three times since 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 22, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from six to 10 between inspections.

Looking across the full record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Richards Restaurant and Grill's 30 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

3
Inspections
7
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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.
02G
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
30
May 27, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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.
02G
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Apr 17, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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.
02G
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Richards Restaurant and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Richards Restaurant and Grill on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Richards Restaurant and Grill?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Richards Restaurant and Grill.

How does Richards Restaurant and Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Richards Restaurant and Grill most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Richards Restaurant and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Richards Restaurant and Grill have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about six per visit to around 10 more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Richards Restaurant and Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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