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Chirping Chicken

355 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
American
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Chirping Chicken four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The last inspection found four violations, up from two the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up three times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Chirping Chicken squarely in typical territory. Pulling back, there's nothing alarming, though there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
74
Nov 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74
Nov 4, 2022
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
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
78
Oct 3, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
28-03
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
43

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chirping Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chirping Chicken on file is from Dec 2, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chirping Chicken?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chirping Chicken.

How does Chirping Chicken compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Chirping Chicken most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Chirping Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chirping Chicken have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chirping Chicken 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 Chirping Chicken inspected?

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

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