Fluffies Hot Chicken

47 Clinton Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

American

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Fluffies Hot Chicken has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Fluffies Hot Chicken is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Feb 18, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

Dec 31, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

06C

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

04A

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

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fluffies Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fluffies Hot Chicken on file is from Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fluffies Hot Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fluffies Hot Chicken.

How does Fluffies Hot Chicken compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Fluffies Hot Chicken most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Fluffies Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fluffies Hot Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fluffies Hot 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.

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