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Medina Fried Chicken & Indian Cuisine

76-17 101 Avenue, Queens, NY 11416
American
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Medina Fried Chicken & Indian Cuisine has been inspected six times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Medina Fried Chicken & Indian Cuisine on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Aug 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
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
78
Jan 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70
Oct 17, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
May 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Medina Fried Chicken & Indian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Medina Fried Chicken & Indian Cuisine on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Medina Fried Chicken & Indian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Medina Fried Chicken & Indian Cuisine.

How does Medina Fried Chicken & Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Medina Fried Chicken & Indian Cuisine most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Medina Fried Chicken & Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Medina Fried Chicken & Indian Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Medina Fried Chicken & Indian Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Medina Fried Chicken & Indian Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Medina Fried Chicken & Indian Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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