Riviera Maya

28-28 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Riviera Maya four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from eight violations to two.

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Riviera Maya's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

03B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Jul 30, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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

04L

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

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

02B

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

04H

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

06D

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

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

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

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

08A

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Oct 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04H

02G

10B

10F

Dec 15, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

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

04L

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

04M

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

04A

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

04H

02G

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Riviera Maya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Riviera Maya on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Riviera Maya?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Riviera Maya.

How does Riviera Maya compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Riviera Maya most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Riviera Maya's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Riviera Maya means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Riviera Maya inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Riviera Maya is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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