What is Equis Pica Pollo's health inspection score?

Equis Pica Pollo has a SafeDine safety score of 57 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Equis Pica Pollo last inspected?

Equis Pica Pollo was last inspected on January 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Equis Pica Pollo have?

Equis Pica Pollo has 42 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Equis Pica Pollo safe to eat at?

Equis Pica Pollo has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Equis Pica Pollo serve?

Equis Pica Pollo serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Equis Pica Pollo

Name: Equis Pica Pollo
Address: 600 BLUE HILL AV, Dorchester, 02121
Rating: 57

600 BLUE HILL AV, Dorchester

Last Inspected: 1/28/2026

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 28, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.4

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

On-site Corrections

+15 pts

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 56/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (57/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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600 BLUE HILL AV, Dorchester, FL 02121

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Sep

Oct 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Jan 2026

2 inspections

4 high priority

6 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Jan 26

Routine InspectionLatestHE_Pass

2 High3 Med4 Basic

9 total2 risk factors9 corrected

74/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10
590.002/2-301.14-PWhen to Wash (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)Corrected−5
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFAssignment (Pf)Corrected−5
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-501.11-CGood Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)Corrected−2
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Corrected on-site credit (9 fixed)+22 pts

Jan 26

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

2 High3 Med4 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

47/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

590.002/2-301.14-PWhen to Wash (P)Risk Factor−10
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)−5
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFAssignment (Pf)−5
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)−2
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)−2
590.004/4-501.11-CGood Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)−2
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)−2

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 25

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

1 Basic

1 total1 corrected

99/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.005/5-501.11-COutdoor Storage Surface (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Corrected on-site credit (1 fixed)+1 pts

Oct 25

Routine InspectionHE_FailExt

2 Med10 Basic

12 total11 corrected

84/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

590.004/4-302.12-PFFood Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)Corrected−5
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (10)

−20 pts

590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-101.16-CSponges Use Limitation (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-202.16-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)Corrected−2
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)Corrected−2
590.005/5-501.11-COutdoor Storage Surface (C)−2
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-501.111-CControlling Pests (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−30 pts

Corrected on-site credit (11 fixed)+14 pts

Sep 25

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)−5
590.004/4-302.12-PFFood Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)−5

Basic (9)

−18 pts

590.004/4-101.16-CSponges Use Limitation (C)−2
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)−2
590.006/6-501.111-CControlling Pests (C)−2
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)−2
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)−2
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)−2
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)−2
590.004/4-202.16-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)−2

Base deductions−28 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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