Crown Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2023, Crown Fried Chicken has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 26, 2025. 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 six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Crown Fried Chicken's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (mc & cheese, mashed potatoes), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, and reach-in freezer, was not date marked. Person in charge was instructed to take corrective action New Violation.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. New Violation.
46.712
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Domestic non-NSF ANSI chest freezers observed in the basement. - Unused refrigerator observed on the upstairs storage area. New Violation.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The bathroom door was not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Water-stained / splattered on ceiling in ware wash area. New Violation.
46.921
64
Jan 3, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food safety person with Serv Safe Training Cert. **No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department.** Corrective action was taken, Health Sanitarian emailed the Phila. Food Safety Cert. Application. Corrected On-Site
46.103
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpan observed not stored elevated in basement area. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Broken shield observed under the light fixture in kitchen ware wash area. New Violation.
46.943
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on kitchen surface area and not stored in sanitization solution. New Violation.
46.772
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Domestic non-NSF ANSI chest freezers observed in the basement. - Unused refrigerator observed on the upstairs storage area. - Missing electrical motor cover observed at the ice machine. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice build up observed in reach in freezer in upstairs storage area. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Missing floor-wall base coving observed in the bathroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
67
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (mc & cheese, mashed potatoes, vegetables), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, and refrigerator, was not date marked.
46.385(b)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue observed on the base of the nozzles of the soda machine. New Violation.
46.712
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Domestic non-NSF ANSI chest freezers observed in the basement. - Broken chest freezer lid observed in the basement. - Unused refrigerator observed on the first floor storage area. New Violation.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Missing floor-wall base coving observed in the bathroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: A trash can was not observed at the handwash sink in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.886
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Food debris and grease accumulation observed behind grill and fryer in the food prep. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
61
Jun 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mold observed on the nozzles of the soda machine.
46.712
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of food were not properly labeled in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.282
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Domestic non-NSF ANSI chest freezers observed in the basement. - Broken chest freezer lid observed in the basement. - Unused refrigerator observed on the first floor storage area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice build up observed in chest freezer in the basement. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Food debris and grease accumulation observed on the pipe connected to the food equipment. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
70
Sep 1, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (mac & cheese, rice, collard greens, and seafood salad) prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A City Food Safety Certificate was not observed in the facility at time of inspection. Application was emailed to the
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. Person in charge was instructed to take corrective action. New Violation.
46.712
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of food were not properly labeled in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.282
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Domestic non-NSF ANSI chest freezers observed in the basement. - Broken chest freezer lid observed in the basement.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice build up observed in chest freezer in the basement. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Missing floor-wall base coving observed in the bathroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Food debris and grease accumulation observed behind the grill and fryer in the kitchen.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crown Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crown Fried Chicken on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crown Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Crown Fried Chicken.
Has Crown Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crown Fried Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Crown Fried Chicken 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 Crown Fried Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crown Fried Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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