Rico Pollo #1

55-37 Myrtle Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Rico Pollo #1 has been inspected three times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Rico Pollo #1 on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06F

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

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

08A

Nov 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Jun 27, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rico Pollo #1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rico Pollo #1 on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rico Pollo #1?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rico Pollo #1.

How does Rico Pollo #1 compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Rico Pollo #1 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Rico Pollo #1's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rico Pollo #1 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rico Pollo #1 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 Rico Pollo #1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rico Pollo #1 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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