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Latin American · New York City, NY

Equis Pica Pollo De Verdad

1708 Mlk Jr Boulevard

Last inspected Oct 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Equis Pica Pollo De Verdad last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 14, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Not yet graded” (official score 32).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 6 violations recorded, including 5 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Oct 14, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026.
Has Equis Pica Pollo De Verdad ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 14, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Oct 14, 2026

Not yet graded

Official score: 32 · Understand This Area’s Scale

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 04LPests

Official Wording

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode 04APermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
criticalCode 04KPests

Official Wording

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode 06CContamination

Official Wording

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 02BFood temperature

Official Wording

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 08APests

Official Wording

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source

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