El Nuevo Pollo Restaurant

1587 Watson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at El Nuevo Pollo Restaurant is still short, with only one visit logged. On Dec 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The pattern that stands out is food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor, which has been cited one time.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
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.
10F
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Nuevo Pollo Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Nuevo Pollo Restaurant on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at El Nuevo Pollo Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited one time, more than any other issue at El Nuevo Pollo Restaurant.

How does El Nuevo Pollo Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

El Nuevo Pollo Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Nuevo Pollo Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.