Ricos Nachos

91-81 111 Street, Queens, NY 11418
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Ricos Nachos has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated”, which has been cited two times.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
74
May 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
74
Mar 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ricos Nachos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ricos Nachos on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ricos Nachos?

Across the inspection record, “accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ricos Nachos.

How does Ricos Nachos compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Ricos Nachos most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Ricos Nachos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ricos Nachos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ricos Nachos 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 Ricos Nachos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ricos Nachos is inspected roughly once per year on average.