Crown Fried Chicken

168-29 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
American
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Crown Fried Chicken has been inspected eight times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: five violations last time, four this time.

Across the inspection history, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Crown Fried Chicken's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
58
Jan 16, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Feb 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
90
Sep 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
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
55
Apr 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
58
Nov 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food worker or vendor working or is knowingly or negligently permitted to work in fse while afflicted with infected wound or reportable communicable disease. no spitting allowed. spitting anywhere in the establishment is prohibited.
04B
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
52
Mar 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
74
Mar 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crown Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crown Fried Chicken on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crown Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Crown Fried Chicken.

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

Crown Fried Chicken most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Crown Fried Chicken have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Crown 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 Crown Fried Chicken inspected?

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