Polanco Restaurant BBQ

2421 Adam Clayton Powell Jr B, Manhattan, NY
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Polanco Restaurant BBQ, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 16, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

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

The city-wide average is 77, putting Polanco Restaurant BBQ squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
78
Mar 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
78
Mar 29, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
86
Feb 9, 2022
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Current letter grade sign not posted.
20F
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Polanco Restaurant BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Polanco Restaurant BBQ on file is from Oct 16, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Polanco Restaurant BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Polanco Restaurant BBQ.

How does Polanco Restaurant BBQ compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Polanco Restaurant BBQ most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Polanco Restaurant BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Polanco Restaurant BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Polanco Restaurant BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Polanco Restaurant BBQ is inspected roughly once per year on average.