New York Fried Chicken

131-04 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11434
American
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

New York Fried Chicken appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. New York Fried Chicken was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from two to three between inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided, showing up three times.

The city-wide average is 75, putting New York Fried Chicken squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
78
Sep 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
78
Dec 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Dec 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
74
Nov 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New York Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New York Fried Chicken on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New York Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New York Fried Chicken.

How does New York Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Queens?

New York Fried Chicken most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has New York Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at New York Fried Chicken have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New York 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 New York Fried Chicken inspected?

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