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Ricky's Cafe

American · 75-02 37 Avenue · Queens 11372

A Grade A posted 2026-06-02 (score 9)

Inspection history

2026-06-02 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—

2026-04-24 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 27

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06CFood, 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.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2025-04-11 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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.Critical
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.—
10FNon-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.—

2025-04-11 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
19-10Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability—
20-01Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required—
20-04“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.—

2024-06-07 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.—
10BAnti-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.—
10DMechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.—

2024-06-07 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-04“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-04-24

At this address

GRADE B

203 open HPD violations — 108 class C

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2 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (1 with three or more people sick), shared by 5 restaurants
7 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food, Food Contaminated, Food Worker Hygiene), shared by 5 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Angel Indian Restaurant, Dunkin, Famous Pizza, Tibetan Japanese Restaurant.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

75-02 37 Avenue

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