Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
23
Last inspection
February 19, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
23 / 0
Ricos Tacos currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 19, 2025 found 3 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Latest Inspection Details
February 19, 2025
- Date
- February 19, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 23
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 3 (3 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Feb 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 20, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 20, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 25, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 6, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Ricos Tacos's most recent graded inspection in February 2025 was a B, after a A in June 2023.
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.
Ricos Tacos's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ricos Tacos's current NYC health grade?
Ricos Tacos currently has a B grade.
When was Ricos Tacos last inspected?
Ricos Tacos was last inspected on February 19, 2025.
What was Ricos Tacos's latest inspection score?
Ricos Tacos's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Ricos Tacos have in its latest inspection?
Ricos Tacos had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Ricos Tacos located?
Ricos Tacos is located at 505 51st Street in Brooklyn, NY 11220.
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: 40513662
Last updated: June 26, 2026