PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT in Washington Heights (South)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026
📍 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.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT in Washington Heights (South): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE Z
Jun 16, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 43
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Juice packaged on premises wit...
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 June 16, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 43 points.
- What is PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT had?
- PICA POLLO JOA RESTAURANT has 5 health inspections on record from March 2025 through June 2026. 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 43 points on June 16, 2026. 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.