New York Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2024, New York Fried Chicken has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Among Dorchester restaurants, the typical score is 86; New York Fried Chicken is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
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
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
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
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. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in prep room leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
55
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of boxes and grease from rear storage area and organize.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some food containers and squeeze bottles are missing ingredient labels provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below prep table ware washing and cooking area to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Condensation water leaking into open pan repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap on prep sink provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap on prep sink provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap on prep sink provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for chlorine sanitizer provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean back splash wall grill and frialator equipment to remove visible grease soil. Clean underneath cooking equipment. Clean empty refrigerator to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor drain to remove odors.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove visible soil and prep areas.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: No containers for opened bag of bread crumbs provide.
590.003/3-305.11-C
61
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for chlorine sanitizer provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove visible soil and prep areas.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: No containers for opened bag of bread crumbs provide.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean back splash wall grill and frialator equipment to remove visible grease soil. Clean underneath cooking equipment. Clean empty refrigerator to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor drain to remove odors.
590.006/6-201.11-C
70
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory disclosure and reminder for raw undercooked burgers provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Must change name of establishment to reflect exterior sign provide name change.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below shelving inside walk in cooler.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean cooking equipment sides inbetween and backsplash. clean tops of bulk food containers to remove spills.
590.004/4-601.11-C
74
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide an additional current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at rest room sink provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mice droppings on floor behind beverage unit provide a current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No ingredient name on food container provide Rear storage area.
590.003/3-302.12-C
"v" threads use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween below and backsplash at cooking line equipment to remove visible grease soil.
590.004/4-202.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe leaking below 3 bay sink repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: remove bucket as trash recepticle and provide a covered trash recepticle for hand wash sink area.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and preparation areas to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide a current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
61
Sep 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no hot water avialable at the front hand sink 3 bay sink and the 2 bay sink water had a temperature of 65F. Plumber was called at the time of the inspection to make any necessary repairs. Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot water was available in the restroom hand sink.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
90
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 Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 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 seven 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 four 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 seven times per year on average.
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