Dave's Hot Chicken

418 86 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209
American
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Dave's Hot Chicken is still short, with only one visit logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Dave's Hot Chicken's 64 doesn't quite reach.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 2, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.
16-03
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dave's Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dave's Hot Chicken on file is from Jan 2, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Dave's Hot Chicken compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Dave's Hot Chicken most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dave's Hot Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.