Ricky's Cafe

75-02 37 Avenue, Queens, NY 11372

American

Last inspected: Apr 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Ricky's Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to six.

“choking first aid” poster not posted comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor 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

“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.

20-04

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

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

09E

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

Jun 7, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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

06F

20-04

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

09C

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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

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, smoke or fumes.

10D

May 26, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04L

10B

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

08A

May 11, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.

10D

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 accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ricky's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ricky's Cafe on file is from Apr 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ricky's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “choking first aid” poster not posted has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ricky's Cafe.

How does Ricky's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Ricky's Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Ricky's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ricky's Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ricky's Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ricky's Cafe inspected?

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

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