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New York Fried Chicken: health inspection history
131-04 Merrick Boulevard, New York City, NY 11434
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- Address
- 131-04 Merrick Boulevard, New York City, NY 11434
- Borough
- Queens
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Chicken
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued Dec 17, 2025
- Latest inspection
- Dec 17, 2025 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
- Records shown
- 5 inspections, Nov 16, 2023 to Dec 17, 2025
Across these 5 inspection records, the health department cited 11 violations, of which 5 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 11 points. Among 73 graded restaurants in ZIP 11434, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Dec 17, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 10BNot critical 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.
- 10FNot critical 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.
Sep 5, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 10BNot critical 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.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Dec 20, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 4Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10FNot critical 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.
Dec 11, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 33Grade: Grade CViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06ACritical Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- 05HCritical No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Nov 16, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 05HCritical No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
- 10BNot critical 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.
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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.