Pica Pollo Joa Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Spanish · 1370 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
43
Last inspection
June 16, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
41 / 2
Pica Pollo Joa Restaurant currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 16, 2026 found 7 violations, including 6 critical violations, for a total score of 43 points.
Latest Violations
6 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
June 16, 2026
- Date
- June 16, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 43
- Critical points
- 41
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 7 (6 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 24, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Pica Pollo Joa Restaurant received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in June 2025 with a score of 22.
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.
Pica Pollo Joa Restaurant's latest score: 43
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pica Pollo Joa Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Pica Pollo Joa Restaurant currently has a Z grade.
When was Pica Pollo Joa Restaurant last inspected?
Pica Pollo Joa Restaurant was last inspected on June 16, 2026.
What was Pica Pollo Joa Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Pica Pollo Joa Restaurant's latest inspection score was 43 points.
How many violations did Pica Pollo Joa Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Pica Pollo Joa Restaurant had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 6 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Pica Pollo Joa Restaurant located?
Pica Pollo Joa Restaurant is located at 1370 Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10033.
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: 50156679
Last updated: July 3, 2026