Riko

78-14 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Riko has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The latest visit found two violations, down from six violations the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food contact surface not properly washed, showing up two times.

Riko's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

Oct 10, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

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

06F

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

09E

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

10G

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

May 10, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

02B

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

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

08A

Sep 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 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

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

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

06D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Riko last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Riko on file is from Feb 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Riko?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed 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 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Riko's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Riko have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Riko 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 Riko inspected?

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

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