Mela Pica Pollo Health Inspection Grade
Spanish · 1562 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
N/A
Last inspection
May 6, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 5
Mela Pica Pollo currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 6, 2026 found 10 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of no score posted.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 5 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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 Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Non-Critical
- “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.
- 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.
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- Non-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.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
May 6, 2026
- Date
- May 6, 2026
- Type
- Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- N/A
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 10 (5 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
May 6, 2026
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 15, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Mela Pica Pollo 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.
Mela Pica Pollo's latest score: N/A
Grade range: Not graded
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mela Pica Pollo's current NYC health grade?
Mela Pica Pollo does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Mela Pica Pollo last inspected?
Mela Pica Pollo was last inspected on May 6, 2026.
What was Mela Pica Pollo's latest inspection score?
Mela Pica Pollo does not have a latest inspection score posted in NYC Open Data.
How many violations did Mela Pica Pollo have in its latest inspection?
Mela Pica Pollo had 10 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Mela Pica Pollo located?
Mela Pica Pollo is located at 1562 Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10040.
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: 50151255
Last updated: July 3, 2026