Boongs Chicken

1405 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021
Other
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
50
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Apr 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up two times.

Boongs Chicken's latest score of 50 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

2
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
50
Jun 16, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boongs Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boongs Chicken on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boongs Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boongs Chicken.

How does Boongs Chicken compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Boongs Chicken most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Boongs Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Boongs Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Boongs Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.