Spanish · Manhattan
Mela Pica Pollo
1562 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040
(917) 383-6806
★★★★★ 4.5 (1 diner reviews)
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NYC Health Department Official Inspection
CAMIS ID: #50151255
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Violation Points
6
Critical Violations
12
Total Citations
2026-05-06
Last Inspection
Recorded Violations History
Code 20-04 2026-05-06
“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.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 04A 2026-05-06
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 02B 2026-05-06
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 06D 2026-05-06
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Code 20-08 2026-05-06
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Code 10F 2026-05-06
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.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 05D 2026-05-06
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 accepta
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 02G 2026-05-06
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.
Code 10H 2026-05-06
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.
Code 09C 2026-05-06
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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