LA CASA DEL POLLO AND JUICE BAR

GRADE Z

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Overview

LA CASA DEL POLLO AND JUICE BAR in Washington Heights (North) underwent a NYC health inspection on April 23, 2026 and scored 20 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
4231 BROADWAY
Manhattan, NY 10033
Cuisine
Spanish
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04M

Live Roaches Present in Facility

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

⚠️ Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Roaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms, 7 human pathogens. Travel from sewers/garbage to food surfaces. Spread Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus. Trigger severe asthma and allergies. One roach = likely infestation of hundreds.

📋 Code Requirements

Immediate elimination required: Professional extermination ASAP, Find and eliminate water sources (roaches need water daily), Seal all cracks/crevices, Deep clean with degreaser, Remove cardboard/clutter, Apply gel baits in non-food areas, Follow-up treatment in 2 weeks.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Environmental
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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LA CASA DEL POLLO AND JUICE BAR — Inspection Questions

Did LA CASA DEL POLLO AND JUICE BAR pass their NYC health inspection on April 23, 2026?
LA CASA DEL POLLO AND JUICE BAR underwent inspection on April 23, 2026 with a score of 20 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did LA CASA DEL POLLO AND JUICE BAR have?
LA CASA DEL POLLO AND JUICE BAR had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 04M mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04M (Live Roaches Present in Facility) is a critical violation. Live cockroaches observed in food or non-food areas of establishment. DISEASE VECTORS: Roaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms, 7 human pathogens. Travel from sewers/garbage to food surfaces. Spread Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus. Trigger severe asthma and allergies. One roach = likely infestation of hundreds.