Tio Luca
421 Malcolm X Boulevard, Manhattan, NY 10037
Spanish Central Harlem North-Polo Grounds (212) 939-9306
Not yet graded
Tio Luca was last inspected on May 30, 2026 and scored 47 points (C range). Inspectors found 4 violations, 3 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 30, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
Score: 47 points (C range)
3 critical1 general-
CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02B)
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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CriticalInspection
Staff interfered with or obstructed the inspector.
Official wording (code 07A)
Duties of an officer of the Department interfered with or obstructed.
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CriticalFood handling
No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.
Official wording (code 04A)
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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GeneralFood handling
Frozen food was being thawed the wrong way.
Official wording (code 09B)
Thawing procedure improper.
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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.