Primo Pica Pollo

887 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232
American
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near four.

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

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Primo Pica Pollo trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
61
Oct 10, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Primo Pica Pollo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Primo Pica Pollo on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Primo Pica Pollo?

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 Primo Pica Pollo.

How does Primo Pica Pollo compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Primo Pica Pollo most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Primo Pica Pollo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Primo Pica Pollo have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Primo Pica Pollo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Primo Pica Pollo is inspected around five times per year on average.