Riko

45-23 Greenpoint Avenue, Queens, NY 11104

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Riko appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Riko was last inspected on Nov 26, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Riko's 47 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

06D

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

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

10G

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

08A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Aug 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

04N

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

08A

Dec 27, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

02B

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

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Riko last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Riko on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Riko?

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 Riko.

How does Riko compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Riko most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Riko's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Riko have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Riko means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Riko inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Riko is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Kora

45-12 Greenpoint Avenue

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Subway

45-07 Greenpoint Avenue

Score: 82 — Low Risk

Simple Peruvian

45-06 Greenpoint Avenue

Score: 43 — High Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Queens → Mexican / Latin restaurants in NYC → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Queens