Equis Pica Pollo Restaurant

985 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 27, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Equis Pica Pollo Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Equis Pica Pollo Restaurant was last inspected on May 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus five before.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Equis Pica Pollo Restaurant's latest score of 82 sits above the Bronx average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 27, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
Apr 15, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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 washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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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 May 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F 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 turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

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.