Crown Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2023, Crown Chicken has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Crown Chicken is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. (rice)
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Garbage grinder observed in food prep area observed not working. - Chest freezer observed elevated by pallets.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed dust observed on AC unit in ordering area. - Observed food debris on tracks of reach-in cooler. - Observed rust and stains on shelving surfaces inside the walk-in cooler. - Observed dust and debris on shelving surfaces underneath the cooking equipment in the kitchen, under the prep counter table near the handwashing sink, and on the ledge underneath the shelves in the rear storage area.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed food debris in floor perimeter corners behind fryer station. - Basement observed with dead bugs on floor. Cleaning is needed.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
82
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Box of cocktail sauce (marked Must be refrigerated) was held at room temperature rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Repackaged commercially processed, ready-to-eat food, located in the cold-holding unit and walk-in cooler, was not marked with the date by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. (salads) New Violation.
46.385(b)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: Multiple uncovered foods inside chest freezer and walk-in cooler. Food is not protected against contamination. New Violation.
46.201
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. New Violation.
46.101
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dirt debris on nozzle of ice tea dispenser. New Violation.
46.731
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (roaches) observed on the grease trap in basement area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. (rice) New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Garbage grinder observed in food prep area observed not working. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Oil accumulation observed on hood of grill and side of fryer. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Observed debris on the floor perimeters behind and under equipment in the kitchen/prep and rear storage areas New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Missing light bulb observed under hood of grill. New Violation.
46.943
39
Mar 21, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed food debris and stains on shelving surfaces underneath the warmer. - Observed rust and stains on shelving surfaces inside the walk-in cooler. - Observed dust and debris on shelving surfaces underneath the cooking equipment in the kitchen, under the prep counter table near the handwashing sink, and on the ledge underneath the shelves in the rear storage area. - Observed stains and debris on the interior surfaces of the reach-in refrigerator at the front cashier area.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed mop inside of the mop bucket rather than hung to allow for proper air drying.
46.981(f)
86
Feb 20, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: - Multiple potentially hazardous ready to eat food items, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigeration units and walk-in cooler, were not date marked. - Observed refrigerated commercially processed ready-to-eat food items (macaroni salad) without a date of when the original container/package was opened in the food facility.
46.385(b)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: - Observed empanadas uncovered inside of the chest freezer in the kitchen area.
46.281
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Observed mouse droppings on floor perimeters of the rear storage area near the dry storage racks, under the cleaning supplies rack, and around the chest freezer. - Observed mouse droppings underneath the dry storage racks in the rear storage area.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed knives stored between table edges near the 3-bay sink which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Observed cardboard being used to line shelving in the prep area. This is not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. - Observed raw wood shelving surfaces in the rear storage area and above the rear prep area next to the 3-bay sink.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed ice accumulations inside chest freezers in the prep area. - Observed food debris and stains on shelving surfaces underneath the warmer. - Observed rust and stains on shelving surfaces inside the walk-in cooler. - Observed debris inside of the chest freezers in the prep area. - Observed mouse droppings underneath the dry storage racks in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Observed debris and grease on the floor perimeters and wall surfaces behind and under equipment at the front service, food prep, ware washing, and rear storage areas. - Observed mouse droppings on floor perimeters of the rear storage area near the dry storage racks, under the cleaning supplies rack, and around the chest freezer.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Observed two of the three lights burned out underneath the exhaust hood above the deep fryer area.
46.943
55
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Multiple food items observed in the chest freezer uncovered (chicken, chicken steaks, empanadas).
46.281
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Working containers in the prep area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. New Violation.
46.1002
Proper hot holding temperature
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous food items should be kept at or above 135 degrees F. Food items observed kept in warmer only keeping temperature of 87 degrees F. (No food log available). New Violation.
46.385(a)(1)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Multiple potentially hazardous ready to eat food items, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigeration units and walk-in cooler, were not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue and slime observed on the interior of the smoothie machine at the front service area. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non NSF/ ANSI approved food grade, 3-tiered plastic storage drawers are being used to store food items inside the reach-in freezer. New Violation.
46.521
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris observed on shelving and equipment surfaces throughout the facility. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Observed heavy food debris and grease on the floor perimeters and wall surfaces behind and under equipment at the front service, food prep, ware washing, and rear storage areas. -Glue traps with dead roaches observed throughout the facility New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Observed two of the three lights burned out underneath the exhaust hood above the deep fryer area. New Violation.
46.943
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers (Sugar, Salt, Rice) are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed: live roaches observed in the basement of the food facility. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single-service utensils shall be handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. New Violation.
46.775
35
Jun 20, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers (Sugar, Salt, Rice) are not labeled with the common name of the food.
46.282
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food inside walk-in cooler was not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Two large bags of rice are not stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Washing fruit & vegetables
Inspector notes: Observed no prep sink in the facility for washing vegetables.
46.285
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris observed on shelf and equipment surfaces at the cashier, food prep, and the rear storage areas.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris and grease on the floor perimeters and wall surfaces behind and under equipment at the front service, food prep, ware washing, and rear storage areas.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - No lighting provided in the rear refuse area. - Observed blown out light under the grill hood.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crown Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crown Chicken on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crown Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Crown Chicken.
Has Crown Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Crown Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crown 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 Crown Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crown Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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