TIO LUCA in Harlem (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 9, 2023
📍 421 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Manhattan, NY 10037 ·
🍽️ Spanish
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🚇 125th Street-Lenox
Overview
Tio Luca in Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points on its most recent inspection in 2023. Across 12 inspections that year, the restaurant received Grade A on 6 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
6
Grade A Inspections
TIO LUCA in Harlem (North): Full Inspection History (12 records)
Feb 9, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any...
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Violations:
10F
Feb 9, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Feb 9, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Violations:
10F
Feb 9, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing ...
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Feb 9, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing ...
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Violations:
10F
Feb 9, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing ...
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Violations:
10F
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TIO LUCA in Harlem (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TIO LUCA last inspected?
- TIO LUCA was last inspected on February 9, 2023 (Grade A).
- What is TIO LUCA's current health grade?
- TIO LUCA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TIO LUCA had?
- TIO LUCA has 12 health inspections on record. The restaurant received Grade A on 6 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TIO LUCA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TIO LUCA was 11 points on February 9, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TIO LUCA ever received a Grade C?
- No. TIO LUCA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.