Colony Fried Chicken

864 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459
American
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Colony Fried Chicken appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Bronx facility scores 77, putting Colony Fried Chicken on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
67
Jun 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Feb 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Colony Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Colony Fried Chicken on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Colony Fried 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 Colony Fried Chicken.

How does Colony Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Colony Fried Chicken most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Colony Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Colony Fried Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Colony Fried 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 Colony Fried Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Colony Fried Chicken is inspected roughly once per year on average.