KFC

30-42 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103

American

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, KFC has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

06E

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

Sep 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

Mar 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

10B

10F

Nov 3, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

04L

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Feb 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at KFC.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Queens?

KFC most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at KFC have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at KFC 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 KFC inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, KFC is inspected around two times per year on average.

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