PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT in Washington Heights (South)
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Nov 10, 2025
📍 1370 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10033 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Pica Pollo Joa Restaurant in Washington Heights holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, based on a single inspection in 2025 with a score of 22 points. The restaurant has no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT in Washington Heights (South): Full Inspection History (4 records)
Nov 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation,...
Nov 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Jun 4, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 22
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Mar 24, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing u...
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PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT in Washington Heights (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT last inspected?
- PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT was last inspected on November 10, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 38 points.
- What is PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT had?
- PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT has 4 health inspections on record from March 2025 through November 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT was 38 points on November 10, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- No. PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.