Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
27
Last inspection
May 3, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
20 / 7
Rico Express currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 3, 2026 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
- Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 3, 2026
- Date
- May 3, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 20
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 6 (3 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
May 3, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Rico Express does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Rico Express's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rico Express's current NYC health grade?
Rico Express currently has a N grade.
When was Rico Express last inspected?
Rico Express was last inspected on May 3, 2026.
What was Rico Express's latest inspection score?
Rico Express's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did Rico Express have in its latest inspection?
Rico Express had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Rico Express located?
Rico Express is located at 41-21 National Street in Queens, NY 11368.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50181908
Last updated: July 3, 2026