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Crown Fried Chicken

Fast food or counter · Manhattan, NY

4 inspections

At a glance

CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results

What happened?

10 problems found · 4 marked critical · Health department inspection, Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Sep 29, 2026

Is that a lot?

Most fast-food and counter places here got 8 to 21 point violations. Crown Fried Chicken got more than most. That's from the last routine visit, on Mar 3, 2026.

Compared with 4,330 New York City fast-food and counter places. Each place's last routine inspection counts.

What was found out about Crown Fried Chicken?

It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.

  1. Marked critical: Food not reheated to 165°F for hot holding 02CHow to fixFix it
  2. Marked critical: Pests seen inside: rats 04KHow to fixFix it
  3. Marked critical: Pests seen inside: mice 04LHow to fixFix it

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

We review New York City health data to make this report. We are not the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 3-403.11, Food Code 6-501.112, Food Code 7-201.11, Food Code 3-304.12.

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Fix and log it: Food not reheated to 165°F for hot holding

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The rule

From Food Code 3-403.11

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Inspections

From New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 4 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 7, 2026

The health department visited 2 times in the last 12 months (1 routine, 1 other).

Fewer point violations than last time (29 → 25). That takes a team.

Point violations at each routine inspection
Apr 10, 2024: 29Mar 3, 2026: 25292520242026

NYC inspects each restaurant at least once a year. A place scoring 14 or more on an initial inspection gets a second, graded inspection.

Every visit

  1. LatestSep 29, 2026Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection28 points (Z)

    This one: 28 points (Z), inspected Sep 29, 2026.

    10 violations listed, 4 marked critical.

    Critical (4)

    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      Food not reheated to 165°F for hot holding

      The department's words

      02C Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

      Food Code 3-403.11

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      The rule

      • Reheat cooked and cooled food to 165°F for 15 seconds in every part, within 2 hours.
      • Microwave: 165°F, then rotate or stir, cover, and let stand 2 minutes.
      • Store-bought ready-to-eat food from a sealed package (canned chili, hot dogs): 135°F within 2 hours.

      From Food Code 3-403.11

      Reheat only once

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      Reheating leftovers

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    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      Pests seen inside: rats

      The department's words

      04K Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

      Food Code 6-501.111

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      What to do

      • Any sign of mice, rats or roaches: act now. Protect or throw out affected food, clean the area, and call the pest control operator the same day.
      • Flies or ants in food areas: act within 24 hours.
      • Insects in food: throw that food out and check the stock around it.

      From Food Code 6-501.112

      What NOT to do

      3 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide

      Signs of pests and what to do

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    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      Pests seen inside: mice

      The department's words

      04L Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

      Food Code 6-501.111

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      What to do

      • Any sign of mice, rats or roaches: act now. Protect or throw out affected food, clean the area, and call the pest control operator the same day.
      • Flies or ants in food areas: act within 24 hours.
      • Insects in food: throw that food out and check the stock around it.

      From Food Code 6-501.112

      What NOT to do

      3 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide

      Signs of pests and what to do

      The full guide has 3 more parts. Sign up to open the full guide in the app.

      Fix and log it now

      Are you Crown Fried Chicken? Fix it

    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      Pests seen inside: roaches

      The department's words

      04M Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

      Food Code 6-501.111

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      What to do

      • Any sign of mice, rats or roaches: act now. Protect or throw out affected food, clean the area, and call the pest control operator the same day.
      • Flies or ants in food areas: act within 24 hours.
      • Insects in food: throw that food out and check the stock around it.

      From Food Code 6-501.112

      What NOT to do

      3 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide

      Signs of pests and what to do

      The full guide has 3 more parts. Sign up to open the full guide in the app.

      Fix and log it now

      Are you Crown Fried Chicken? Fix it

    Not critical (6)

    • Pests seen inside: rodents

      The department's words

      08A Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

      Food Code 6-501.111

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      What to do

      • Any sign of mice, rats or roaches: act now. Protect or throw out affected food, clean the area, and call the pest control operator the same day.
      • Flies or ants in food areas: act within 24 hours.
      • Insects in food: throw that food out and check the stock around it.

      From Food Code 6-501.112

      What NOT to do

      3 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide

      Signs of pests and what to do

      The full guide has 3 more parts. Sign up to open the full guide in the app.

      Fix and log it now

      Are you Crown Fried Chicken? Fix it

    • Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food

      The department's words

      08C Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

      Food Code 7-201.11

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      Store them away from food

      • Store chemicals below and away from food, dishes, utensils, linens and single-use items. Never on a shelf above food.
      • Separate them by space or a partition.
      • Keep only the chemicals the kitchen needs.

      From Food Code 7-201.11

      Label every container

      3 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide

      Chemicals and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

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    • Equipment in poor repair

      The department's words

      09C Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

      Food Code 4-101.11

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken

      Equipment in good repair

      In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken

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    • Shelves and surfaces need cleaning

      The department's words

      10F 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.

      Food Code 4-602.13

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom

      Shelves, handles and outsides of equipment clean

      In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom

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    • Cups, lids or to-go items stored wrong

      The department's words

      10H 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.

      Food Code 4-903.11

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Log a cups and lids check

      Cups, lids and to-go items stored right

      In CleanCleaver: Log a cups and lids check

      Fix and log it now

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    • Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

      The department's words

      28-06 Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

  2. EarlierMar 3, 2026Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection25 points

    6 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      Hot food below 135°F

      The department's words

      02B Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      Pests seen inside: rats

      The department's words

      04K Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    Not critical (4)

    • Pests seen inside: rodents

      The department's words

      08A Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

    • Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food

      The department's words

      08C Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

    • No backflow test on file

      The department's words

      10B 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.

    • Shelves and surfaces need cleaning

      The department's words

      10F 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.

  3. EarlierNov 19, 2024Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection12 points (A)

    3 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      Pests seen inside: rats

      The department's words

      04K Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    Not critical (2)

    • Pests seen inside: rodents

      The department's words

      08A Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

    • Shelves and surfaces need cleaning

      The department's words

      10F 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.

  4. EarlierApr 10, 2024Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection29 points

    6 violations listed, 3 marked critical.

    Critical (3)

    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      No certified food protection manager on record

      The department's words

      04A Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      Pests seen inside: rats

      The department's words

      04K Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      In-use utensils stored wrong

      The department's words

      06E Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    Not critical (3)

    • Pests seen inside: rodents

      The department's words

      08A Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

    • Thermometer missing or reading wrong

      The department's words

      10E Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

    • Shelves and surfaces need cleaning

      The department's words

      10F 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.

Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. This is the department's data, not CleanCleaver's. See the department's full record (opens the department's site)

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About this record

Search for the name on NYC Health's restaurant grades lookup.

Most people don't know what a normal result looks like for a place that's open every day. The ranges use each place's last routine inspection in this area. No other county is mixed in.

Zero points means the inspector found no problems. New York City adds points for each problem. Big ones, the kind most likely to make someone sick, add more.

Inspectors add points for each problem they find. 0 to 13 points is an A, 14 to 27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Listed as
Chicken
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Result
28 points (Z)
Source
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

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Questions about Crown Fried Chicken

When was Crown Fried Chicken last inspected?

The health department last inspected Crown Fried Chicken on Sep 29, 2026. It was a cycle inspection / re-inspection.

What did the health department find at Crown Fried Chicken?

The health department listed 10 violations on Sep 29, 2026: Food not reheated to 165°F for hot holding; Pests seen inside: rats; and Pests seen inside: mice, and 7 more.

How often does New York City inspect restaurants?

NYC inspects each restaurant at least once a year. A place scoring 14 or more on an initial inspection gets a second, graded inspection.

What does a critical item mean?

Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. On Sep 29, 2026, the health department marked 4 as critical.