MAY 6
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH
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MELA PICA POLLO.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
1562 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · passed with conditions
0 of 3 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
3
0 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
12
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Aug 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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 under
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
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 dispen
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
MAY 62026PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
“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.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
AUG 152024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 fl
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 liq
Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →