Richie's Place

169-02 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

American

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Richie's Place four times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

06F

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

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

10G

Mar 15, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

10F

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

08A

May 10, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

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

06D

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Unclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.

03C

Apr 18, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

06D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Richie's Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Richie's Place on file is from Feb 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Richie's Place?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Richie's Place.

How does Richie's Place compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Richie's Place most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Richie's Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Richie's Place have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Richie's Place means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Richie's Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Richie's Place is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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