Chicken Feastin

561 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

American

Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Chicken Feastin stretching back to 2022. Chicken Feastin was last inspected on Jul 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

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

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jun 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

10G

Sep 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

04N

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dec 21, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

04A

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10F

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicken Feastin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicken Feastin on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicken Feastin?

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

How does Chicken Feastin compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Chicken Feastin most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Chicken Feastin's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicken Feastin 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 Chicken Feastin inspected?

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

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