Royal Fried Chicken

496 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11212

American

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Royal Fried Chicken stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 28, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

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

Jan 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Dec 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

04L

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

08A

Oct 24, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06D

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Royal Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Royal Fried Chicken on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Royal Fried Chicken?

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 Royal Fried Chicken.

How does Royal Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Royal Fried Chicken most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Royal 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 Royal Fried Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Royal Fried Chicken is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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