Crown Fried Chicken

802 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
American
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show six inspections at Crown Fried Chicken stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, “no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Jun 5, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
50
Nov 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
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
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
70
Dec 13, 2023
Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
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
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
41
May 31, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
Time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request• pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °f for 15 seconds• mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °f.• whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request• raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °f, covered, rotated or stirred • all other foods to or above 140 °f for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °f for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
02A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crown Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crown Fried Chicken on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crown Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crown Fried Chicken.

How does Crown Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Crown Fried Chicken most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crown 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 Crown Fried Chicken inspected?

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