Mela Pica Pollo in Washington Heights (North)
Latest: GRADE N
Last inspected May 6, 2026
📍 1562 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10040
Overview
Mela Pica Pollo in Washington Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on a single inspection in 2024 with a score of 7 points. The restaurant has no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
Mela Pica Pollo in Washington Heights (North): Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE N
May 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 49
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
May 6, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
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.
Cold TC...
GRADE N
Aug 15, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not ...
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Mela Pica Pollo in Washington Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mela Pica Pollo last inspected?
- Mela Pica Pollo was last inspected on May 6, 2026 (Grade N). The inspection score was 49 points.
- What is Mela Pica Pollo's current health grade?
- Mela Pica Pollo currently holds a Grade N.
- How many health inspections has Mela Pica Pollo had?
- Mela Pica Pollo has 3 health inspections on record from August 2024 through May 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at Mela Pica Pollo?
- The worst inspection score recorded at Mela Pica Pollo was 49 points on May 6, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has Mela Pica Pollo ever received a Grade C?
- No. Mela Pica Pollo has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.