Crown Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
95
Score
Crown Fried Chicken has been inspected 15 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, which has been cited five times.
Among Roxbury restaurants, the typical score is 83; Crown Fried Chicken is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the back preparation area. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. 1/9/26 . On 01/08/26 Page esterminating services found moderate rodent activity and one capture. *** Daily visit and report from licensed exterminator recommended until issue is resolved
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Jan 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: walk in reach in units and freezer /foods stored uncovered in units/properly cover all foods remove all foods from open #10 containers/properly store in covered food service grade container
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide up to date test kit/test kit on site expired ( chlorine)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hole observed in the ceiling above the 1 door refrigerator. Sealed surface and prevent contamination
590.006/6-201.17-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the back preparation area. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of food and bucket with marinade kitchen inside of the walk-in cooler observed being stored on the ground. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground
590.003/3-305.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic cup being used to dispense out of bulk food bin storing rice.Discontinue and use a scoop handle to prevent contamination from hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of all bulk food bins observed visibly soiled.Clean to remove. Several coffin style/upright freezers with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. remove all cardbord boxes from the shelving in the kitchen front line/clean interior/ exterior of all reach in units to remove soils and debris kitchen/clean interior/ exterior of all cooking equipment/reach in units/strorage shelving to remove heavy soils and debris/rust from shelving kitchen storage room/ restroom/clean floor area to remove heavey soils and food debris
590.004/4-602.13-C
61
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw hamburger patties sliced cheese and other food products inside of the flip top cooler with temperatures ranging between 59-62F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic cup being used to dispense out of bulk food bin storing rice. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of all bulk food bins visibly soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from March 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of food inside of the walk-in cooler observed being stored on teh ground. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door to the large coffin style freezer damaged and not closing properly. Address and make any necessary repairs or replace. Single door flip top cooler not functioning properly. Address make any necessary repairs and disocntinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature below 41F. Foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
61
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Beef patties inside of the front service hot holding unit at 125F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Patties to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door hinges to the large coffin style freezer damaged and not attached. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove any unecessary/damaged pieces of equipment from the establishment to minimizeany rodent harborage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in teh back preparation area. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Top of the fryer next to the coffin style freezer visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove. Floor around the fryer and flat top grill visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw hamburger patties inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 53F. All foods to be removed from the unit and placed into the walk-in cooler that was operatong at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 55F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Foods to be removed from the unit until repairs have been made.
590.004/4-202.16-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the single door upright Kenmore freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Fan cover to the Polar (True) refrigeration unit at th efront service area with excess dust build-up. Clean to reomve.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee observed using broom used for the kitchen floor to wipe the tops of the coffin style freezer. Discontinue to enusre no contamination from the broom. Employee observed rinsing bowl in the 3 bay sink without properly washing rinsing and sanitizing. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and use the 3 compartment sink for the re-inspection.
590.003/3-307.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the hot water tank was not functioning properly. The owner of the establishment was aware of the situation and has a service call in for the repairs to be made. Employees are still able to wash rinse and sanitize equipment effectively and are capable of washing hands while waiting for the repairs to be made. Pipe under the hand sink has a slow leak. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of meats and other food products observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
64
Jun 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Diced onions and sliced tomatoes inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 50F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small flip top cooler does not appear to be functioning at the required temperature of below 41F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature below 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no equipment thermometer observed inside of the flip top cooler. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cold water faucet at the front service hand sink not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef patties inside of the front hot holding unit at 125F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maitained at 135F and above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Single use plastic container used to dispense out of bulk food bin. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several coffin style/upright freezers with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration from Dec. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
67
Sep 7, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensils stored at room temperature must be stored in food with handle above food and container in clean water of 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Exit door screen ripped replace.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed exhausthood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No label on rice bulk food container provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
82
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice dropping on shelving near ware washing area provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Mar 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice dropping on shelving near ware washing area provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove old borken signage from rear kitchen storage area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Door to hot holding cabinet cracked repair or replace.
590.004/4-101.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: condensation tube dripping into hand sink inside restroom provide proper repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
Dec 13, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove make shift table and provide commercial food service grade prep table.
590.004/4-101.11-C
90
Nov 8, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb missing below exhausthood unit replace.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor soiled below ware washing sink clean to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Thermometer inside salad unit not operating repair or replace.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: No covers on some stored frozen food products provide.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on condiment squeeze bottle provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
70
Jul 22, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Repair holes at bottom of baseboard below ware washing sink.
590.006/6-201.16-C
90
Jul 12, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Repair holes at bottom of baseboard below ware washing sink.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Jun 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Dispenser for paper towels not operating repair.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No thermometer for measuring food temperatures provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Repair holes at bottom of baseboard below ware washing sink.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor inside walk in cooler below cooking line behind refrigeration and ware washing area to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Allergy certification expired provide current certification.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some bulk food containers provide.
590.003/3-602.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair or replace worn shelving inside walk in cooler.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of empty used containers from rear prep area and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean broiler at cooking line to remove visible soil. clean sides and inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crown Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crown Fried Chicken on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crown Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Crown Fried Chicken.
How does Crown Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Crown Fried Chicken most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Crown Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crown Fried Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crown Fried Chicken 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 Crown Fried Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crown Fried Chicken is inspected around four times per year on average.
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