Rico Express
Last inspected: May 3, 2026
55
Score
Rico Express has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The most recent visit was on May 3, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Rico Express on the weaker side.
1
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 3, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rico Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rico Express on file is from May 3, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.
How does Rico Express compare to other restaurants in Queens?
Rico Express most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rico Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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