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Tio Luca

421 Malcolm X Boulevard

Last inspected May 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

May 30, 2026

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Official score: 47 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

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.

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criticalCode 07AOther

Official wording

Duties of an officer of the Department interfered with or obstructed.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 09BFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing procedure improper.

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
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.

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Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, May 30, 2026 · Original Source

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