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Koo Koo Chicken: health inspection history
1698 86 Street, New York City, NY 11214
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- Address
- 1698 86 Street, New York City, NY 11214
- Borough
- Brooklyn
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Asian/Asian Fusion
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued Jan 31, 2026
- Latest inspection
- Jan 31, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
- Records shown
- 5 inspections, Oct 11, 2023 to Jan 31, 2026
Across these 5 inspection records, the health department cited 15 violations, of which 12 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 7 points. Among 197 graded restaurants in ZIP 11214, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Jan 31, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 06BCritical Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Nov 25, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 05BCritical Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
May 8, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02CCritical 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.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 02GCritical Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- 05DCritical No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dec 4, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Oct 11, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10DNot critical Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.