What is Rico Express's health inspection score?

Rico Express has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rico Express last inspected?

Rico Express was last inspected on May 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rico Express have?

Rico Express has 2 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rico Express safe to eat at?

Rico Express has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Rico Express serve?

Rico Express serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rico Express

Name: Rico Express
Address: 41-21 NATIONAL STREET, Queens, 11368
Rating: 65

41-21 NATIONAL STREET, Queens

Last Inspected: 5/3/2026

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0Fair

Chinese•Queens

Ranked #976 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 90% of chinese restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: May 3, 2026

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

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100% weight

Real-time Score: 90/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (65/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

May 26

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection InspectionLatest

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)−5
20-01Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.−5

Base deductions−10 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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