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Big Arc Chicken

233 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Big Arc Chicken has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Oct 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78
Aug 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55
Oct 31, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Oct 17, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Arc Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Arc Chicken on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Arc Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Big Arc Chicken.

How does Big Arc Chicken compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Big Arc Chicken most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Big Arc Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Big Arc Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Arc 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 Big Arc Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Big Arc Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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