Crown Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Crown Fried Chicken four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper date marking & disposition”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Crown Fried Chicken's 45 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front retail/food prep area. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat food (seafood salad and pasta salad), located in the reach-in refrigeration unit and walk-in cooler, was not marked with the date it was opened.
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed insecticides (Hot shot) not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.1026
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Raw wooden shelving in the basement area. - Cardboard being used as shelf liner in the walk-in cooler area.
46.522
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation present on the fan cover in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed along the basement steps. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (Mouse droppings) observed in the basement stairs. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food in the reach-in refrigeration unit and walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.422
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - Non grade bags being used to store food in chest freezers. - Drinks is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler area. New Violation.
46.321
45
Oct 15, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used as shelf liner in the walk-in cooler area. New Violation.
46.522
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Restroom door observed not self closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Unsealed gap in ceiling by the mop sink. -Unsealed floor-wall base coving observed near mop sink. New Violation.
46.901
86
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (Various salads), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach-in refrigeration unit, was not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. New Violation.
46.102
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: No sink stoppers observed at the 3-basin sink in the warewashing area. New Violation.
46.731
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Debris and grease along floor perimeter throughout the facility. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Doors observed open with no protection against rodents and insects. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
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: The following observations were noted: -Non-NSF ANSI hand sink, microwave, and chest freezer observed in the food prep area. -Kickplate missing on reach-in refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.671
55
May 15, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Unsealed floor-wall base coving observed in the rear storage area. New Violation.
46.901
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food were not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.561
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of food were not properly labeled in the walk-in cooler, and refrigerator. New Violation.
46.282
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 handsink, microwave, and reach-in freezer observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice build up observed in reach-in freezer in the front service area. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The bathroom door was not self-closing. New Violation.
46.922(d)
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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 Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crown Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “proper date marking & disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crown Fried Chicken.
Has Crown Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Crown Fried Chicken have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Crown Fried Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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