Riazor Blues Health Inspection Grade

Tapas · 89-05 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11372

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Current Grade

Current grade

N/A

Latest score

55

Last inspection

April 2, 2026

Critical / non-critical points

47 / 8

Riazor Blues currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 2, 2026 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 55 points.

Latest Violations

4 critical · 2 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.
  • Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
  • Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
  • After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

Non-Critical

  • Thawing procedure improper.
  • Mechanical 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.

Latest Inspection Details

April 2, 2026
Date
April 2, 2026
Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade
N/A
Score
55
Critical points
47
Non-critical points
8
Violations
6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)

Inspection History

3 inspections

Apr 2, 2026

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
6 Violations
4 Critical2 Non-Critical

Jun 27, 2024

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
2 Violations
2 Critical

Apr 13, 2023

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
2 Violations
1 Critical1 Non-Critical

Grade Trend

Riazor Blues has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2024 and April 2023. Its latest score was 10, lower than its April 2023 score of 13.

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.

Riazor Blues's latest score: 55

Grade range: C

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riazor Blues's current NYC health grade?

Riazor Blues does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.

When was Riazor Blues last inspected?

Riazor Blues was last inspected on April 2, 2026.

What was Riazor Blues's latest inspection score?

Riazor Blues's latest inspection score was 55 points.

How many violations did Riazor Blues have in its latest inspection?

Riazor Blues had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.

Where is Riazor Blues located?

Riazor Blues is located at 89-05 Northern Boulevard in Queens, NY 11372.

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: 40536616
Last updated: June 26, 2026