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Johnny's Fried Chicken

1350 Shakespeare Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452
American
Last inspected: May 27, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Johnny's Fried Chicken five times, with records going back to 2023. On May 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Johnny's Fried Chicken is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Feb 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
70
Sep 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Apr 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Mar 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Johnny's Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Johnny's Fried Chicken on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Johnny's Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Johnny's Fried Chicken.

How does Johnny's Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Johnny's Fried Chicken most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Johnny's Fried Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Johnny's Fried 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 Johnny's Fried Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Johnny's Fried Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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