Charles Pan-Fried Chicken

340 West 145 Street, Manhattan, NY 10039

American

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Charles Pan-Fried Chicken has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Jun 7, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

May 3, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

10B

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charles Pan-Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charles Pan-Fried Chicken on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charles Pan-Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Charles Pan-Fried Chicken.

How does Charles Pan-Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Charles Pan-Fried Chicken most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Charles Pan-Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charles Pan-Fried Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Charles Pan-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 Charles Pan-Fried Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charles Pan-Fried Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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