MAY 12
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
Chicken Spot
NYC Health Dept
495 EAST 138 STREET · BRONX, NEW YORK CITY
Graded A, 13 points (Aug 2025). Up from 6 points at the prior graded inspection.
6 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected May 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
25
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026
Inspection history
MAY 12
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
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 under
Thawing procedure improper.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
AUG 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 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 under
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
JUL 29
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 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 under
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Thawing procedure improper.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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 liq
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
JUL 29
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
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NOV 16
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
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 dispen
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 under
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