Lincoln Fried Chicken

1635 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

American

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Lincoln Fried Chicken five times, with records going back to 2023. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The latest visit found zero violations, down from six violations the time before.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Lincoln Fried Chicken is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

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

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Feb 10, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04L

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

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Sep 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 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

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

04L

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Apr 10, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

02G

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

06E

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lincoln Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lincoln Fried Chicken on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lincoln Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lincoln Fried Chicken.

How does Lincoln Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Lincoln Fried Chicken most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Lincoln Fried Chicken have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lincoln 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 Lincoln Fried Chicken inspected?

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

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