New York Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
55
Score
New York Fried Chicken, located at 251 Bowdoin St in Dorchester, MA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 26, 2026, with a score of 55. This inspection identified one critical, three major, and three minor violations, including issues with handwashing sink operation and the maintenance of sanitizing solutions testing devices. Across 15 recorded inspections, New York Fried Chicken has historically maintained a medium-risk profile.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
86
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Sep 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Violations — Mar 26, 2026 Inspection
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Detergent bottle in prep area hand sink. Keep hand sinks clear for hand washing at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in prep room leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips on site. Provide chlorine test strips for testing sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef stored above salad dressing in cookline refrigerator. Raw chicken stored above lettuce in walk-in refrigerator. Store raw animal products below ready to eat foods and produce.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hat or hairnet for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Cleaning due tomorrow 3/27 Send new hood sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle at warewashing without label. Label all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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