Taqueria Maria & Ricardo

915 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Taqueria Maria & Ricardo has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

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

Oct 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06F

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

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

04M

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

Mar 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

06D

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

May 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06E

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

09E

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Maria & Ricardo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Maria & Ricardo on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Maria & Ricardo?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Maria & Ricardo.

How does Taqueria Maria & Ricardo compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Taqueria Maria & Ricardo most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Taqueria Maria & Ricardo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Maria & Ricardo have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Maria & Ricardo 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 Taqueria Maria & Ricardo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Maria & Ricardo is inspected around two times per year on average.

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