Crown Grill & Chicken

766 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

American

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Crown Grill & Chicken three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Bronx restaurants, the typical score is 77; Crown Grill & Chicken is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04A

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

Jul 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

No or inadequate potable water supply. water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. bottled water not ny state certified. cross connection in potable water supply system.

03E

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.

04D

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

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

08A

Oct 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crown Grill & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crown Grill & Chicken on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crown Grill & Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crown Grill & Chicken.

How does Crown Grill & Chicken compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Crown Grill & Chicken most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Crown Grill & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Crown Grill & Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crown Grill & 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 Grill & Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crown Grill & Chicken is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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