Iffys Hot Chicken&Wings

551 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Indian

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Iffys Hot Chicken&Wings has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about seven violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

Iffys Hot Chicken&Wings' latest score of 100 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 6, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

02B

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

06F

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

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

Dec 1, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

04A

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

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

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

06E

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Aug 5, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Iffys Hot Chicken&Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Iffys Hot Chicken&Wings on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Iffys Hot Chicken&Wings?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Iffys Hot Chicken&Wings.

How does Iffys Hot Chicken&Wings compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Iffys Hot Chicken&Wings most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Iffys Hot Chicken&Wings' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Iffys Hot Chicken&Wings have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Iffys Hot Chicken&Wings 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 Iffys Hot Chicken&Wings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Iffys Hot Chicken&Wings is inspected around two times per year on average.

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