New York Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, New York Fried Chicken has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so New York Fried Chicken is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the basement storage area under the handsink near the 3 bay sink in the stairswell. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection 1/13/2026 Evidence of dropping was still observed on the permises .Management is to provide a detailed Pest control report for the re-inspection date specified and to schedule more frequent visits in order to address the current Terminx Commercial pest control was on site on January 06 2026 and report the capture three house mouse
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooking pot observed store in the hand sink located near the 3 compartment sink . Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks remain accessible during all operational hours.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Three dead mice were observed in the glue trap located in the basement.clean to remove /Provide detail pest report to Keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from November 18 2025.Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the basement storage area under the handsink near the 3 bay sink in the stairswell. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: The top pizza oven was observed being used as a drian board. Provide areas to store soiled items and items that are air drying.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all shelving reach in units to remove debris kitchen/clean walls to remove dust and debris hot line hood/clean interior of hood to remove grease build up/ Walk-in unit clean the floor to remove debris
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: 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: Observed entire scoop stored inside the flour salt bin. Ensure all bulk food utensils are stored with the handle presented and not in contact with food
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of uncovered food product were observed in refrigerator and freezer unit. Cover to prevent potential contamination remove all foods from open #10 containers/properly store in covered food service grade container
590.003/3-302.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers
590.002/2-402.11-C
55
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Conveying sewage (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection the plumbing was not functionign properly not allowing the use of the toilet 3 bay/hand sinks. Plumber was on site at the time of the inspection to make all necessary repairs. Establishment Voluntarily closed until all repairs have been made. Plumbers report is to be provided to the City of Boston Health Deprtment prior to re-opening.
590.005/5-402.13-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink located near the 3 compartment sink observed being blocked by boxes and other food containers. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks remain accessible during all operational hours.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the basement storage area. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-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
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelf/containers where the breading and containers are being stored visibly soiled and with with some cacked on foods. Address and 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 May 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink located near the 3 compartment sink observed being blocked by boxes and other food containers. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks remain accessible during all operational hours.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
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 date from May 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the basement storage 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: Storage shelf/containers where the breading and containers are being stored visibly soiled and with with some cacked on foods. Address and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Open bags of poison observed on teh staircase leading to the basement. Discontinue and use appropriate bait.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at the hand sink in the back preparation room. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink in the restroom is leaking. Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelf located in the basement with excess flour and other seasonings. Address and clean to rmeove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between soiled wall and electrical conduit. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-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
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of heavy fruit fly activity noted near the 3 bay sink area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged equipment and excess boxes observed in the back of the establishment. Address and remove all unecessary equipment and debris from the rear of the business.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the coffin style freezer near the fryers with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Compressor to the walk-in cooler appears to be leaking and blowing excess moisture inside of the cooler. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioninig properly at the time of the inspection. At the time of the inspection the back door was being left open allowing for flies and other insects entry. Address and provide a screen door if back door is left open.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed beingleft out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Kinfe observed being stored in between electrical conduit and wall. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean protected area.
590.003/3-304.12-C
70
Jan 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Freshly fried chicken patties inside of the single door flip top cooler at 98F. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sliding glass door freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Exterior of bulk fod containers located in the basement storage area 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 Sept. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Single door flip top cooler with a slightly elevated temperature of 47F possibly due to the dorr being left open and recently cooked chicken being inside. Address and discontinue use unless the unit is abel to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot and cold water faucets switched at the hand sink located near the front service area. Address. Last pipe to the 3 bay sink with a small leak. Drainage pipe to the hand sink in the restroom is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Jul 27, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor behind cooking line to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Frialator is leaking repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Feb 13, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Grouting on backsplash of ware washing sink mouldy repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease collector encrusted with grease clean.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean stairs to basement to remove flour residue. Clean wall next to ware washing sink to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Jul 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Allergen awareness certification expired provide current certification.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean cooking equipment sides inbetween and backsplash to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below storage shelving inside walk in cooler to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: observed staff preparing exposed foods with no hair restraints provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New York Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New York Fried Chicken on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New York Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at New York Fried Chicken.
How does New York Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
New York Fried Chicken most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has New York Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New York Fried Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New York 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 New York Fried Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New York Fried Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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