New York Fried Chicken & Pizza

531 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, New York Fried Chicken & Pizza has 19 inspections in the public record. New York Fried Chicken & Pizza was last inspected on Feb 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which New York Fried Chicken & Pizza's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

19
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC had a pest control report available. PIC will need to do a cleaning under and behind cooking equipment tables and freezers to remove any build up and old droppings. After you clean please have pest control come back out before re-inspection date.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at front counter was blocked with a heater and some buckets. PIC moved and will discontinue to block sinks.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure that products in freezers are properly packaged or covered.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please provide a divider between chicken prep table and the three bay sink.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove the ice build up in freezers. Clean all in place prep tables and cooking equipment of any build up
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the hood filters cleaned and the hood also. Please have this done before re-inspection.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the window ledges of any build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No prep sink with air gap provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No prep sink with air gap provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No prep sink with air gap provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No prep sink with air gap provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Handles on sliding doors to freezer chest are loose and pullling apart repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No prep sink with air gap provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on condiment squeeze bottles provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Handles on sliding doors to freezer chest are loose and pullling apart repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of coffin freezer to remove over icing. Clean exterior of bulk food containers to remove flour spills.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floor below Cooking line equipment ware washing sink and prep areas to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Wall and pipes discolored below the 3 bay sink repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
67
May 28, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food safety and Allergen Certifications expired provide current certifications.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels for bulk food containers provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
90
May 8, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep table shelving rusty repair. Repair condensation pipe to soda unit.
590.004/4-101.11-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
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below prep and ware washing area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food safety and Allergen Certifications expired provide current certifications.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels for bulk food containers provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
78
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep areas to remove visible soil.
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.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: provide addtional scoops for dispensing ice cream.
590.004/4-101.11-C
86
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: no allergen awareness certification for person in charge provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No thermometer for monitoring food temperatures provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of walk in cooler door to remove visible Floor discolored inside restroom repair.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean dry storage to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Baseboard inside walk in cooler discolored repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Provide additional scoops for scooping ice cream.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floor below ware washing sink prep tables and cooking line equipment clean to remove spills and visible soil. Replace cracked floor tiles near ware washing sink.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor behind cooking line and prep area to remove visible.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter from rear storage area and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on squeeze bottles with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing knobs on 2 range stove.
590.004/4-101.11-C
82
Mar 29, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Baseboard inside rest room loose and cracked tiles insome areas.
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Allergen Awareness Certification expired provide current allergen awareness certification.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer for monitoring foods provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter from window sills paper storage 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 interior of walk in cooler floors and walls.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor and walls behind below cooking equipment and prep areas.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Repair floor near paper storage area and walk in cooler base board.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: observed opening at bottom of front entrance door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: staff clothing stored on equipment discontinue practice and provide designated area for staff clothing and personal items.
590.006/6-305.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: No hair restraints worn by staff working with exposed foods provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Baseboard inside rest room loose and cracked tiles insome areas.
590.006/6-501.11-C
55
Oct 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings on window ledge Please clean and address with pest control
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under cooking line behind equipment and inside walk in.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace wire rack used when prepping the chicken as discussed. Also the orange painted table on the cooking line is peeling. Repaint or cover.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned. The hood sticker expired in Sept 2023.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelves in walk in. Clean door to walk in. Clean prep tables and table on cooking line.
590.004/4-202.16-C
74
May 1, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings under three bay sink and in window ledges. Please clean monitor and have pest control reports at time of re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: provide a sanitizer bucket for staff to store wipin cloths in.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment under three bay sink along the wall and arounf grease trap and under shelves in walk in all visibly soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store chicken containers on the floor in the walk in. Must be 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
74
Mar 13, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace broken hood filter. Hood sticker good until March 4th. Please have hood cleaned or a date when it will be cleaned at re-inspection time.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Feb 22, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to properly set up the three bay sink with a wash rinse and sanitizer bays. Not just soap and water. PIC will rewash
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings on window ledge and floor along wall. PIC will need to clean have pest control come out and monitor.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer set up in three bay sink. PIC corrected staff and will need to review.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean shelves in the kitchen prep and warewashing areas. The small freezer with two sliding tops will need a good cleaning from food build up. Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Clean door to walk in from dry food build up
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under cooking equipment behind freezer and three bay sink in walk in All visibly soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace broken hood filter. Hood sticker good until March 4th. Please have hood cleaned or a date when it will be cleaned at re-inspection time.
590.004/4-202.18-C
64
Dec 1, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in restroom. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings on window ledge.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Replace broken paper towel holder at hand sink on cooking line.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wall behind cooking equipment. Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment water heater and three bay sink. Clean floor in walk in along back wall.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters and have hood cleaned. Sticker expired in Oct 2022. Please have this done before re-inspection date.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue traps in kitchen by grease trap with mouse on it remove and replace trap.
590.006/6-501.112-C
67
Aug 25, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a up to date pest control report. Address issued asa discussed with pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels for restroom.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Properly store product in the walk in off the floor. As discussed provide a new cover or container for flour used for chicken
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under and behind equipment. Soiled Clean all window ledges of dry food and old droppings.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all in place equipment of dry food. large mixer did have droppings on the back. Clean to remove and monitor.
590.004/4-202.16-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New York Fried Chicken & Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New York Fried Chicken & Pizza on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New York Fried Chicken & Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at New York Fried Chicken & Pizza.

How does New York Fried Chicken & Pizza compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

New York Fried Chicken & Pizza most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has New York Fried Chicken & Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New York Fried Chicken & Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at New York Fried Chicken & Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is New York Fried Chicken & Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New York Fried Chicken & Pizza is inspected around five times per year on average.