Equis Pica Pollo Restaurant

2056 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Equis Pica Pollo Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
82
Oct 21, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical 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
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Equis Pica Pollo Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Equis Pica Pollo Restaurant on file is from Dec 3, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Equis Pica Pollo Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Equis Pica Pollo Restaurant.

How does Equis Pica Pollo Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Equis Pica Pollo Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Equis Pica Pollo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Equis Pica Pollo Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Equis Pica Pollo Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.