Queens, NY — Big New York Fried Chicken, located at 715 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway, received a score of 23 following a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection conducted on March 30, 2026. The score places the restaurant in the Grade B range, four points below the threshold at which a Grade C is assigned.

Inspection data was released by DOHMH on April 3, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one non-critical violation during the March visit:

  • Code 08A: The establishment was not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests.

No critical violations were identified during this inspection. While the single violation did not trigger a closure, the harborage condition finding is among the more commonly cited categories in New York City restaurant inspections and can indicate structural or sanitation issues that create environments where pests may take hold.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to maintain their premises free of conditions that could attract or sustain pests. The cited Code 08A violation encompasses a broad range of conditions, including gaps in walls or floors, improperly stored food, and debris accumulation — any of which can support pest activity even in the absence of a confirmed infestation.

The FDA Food Code similarly requires that physical facilities be maintained in good repair and kept clean to prevent pest entry and harborage. A score of 23 is within the upper portion of the Grade B band, which runs from 14 to 27 points. A score four points higher would result in a Grade C, which carries public notice requirements and can affect consumer confidence.

Inspection History

Big New York Fried Chicken has received Grade B scores in consecutive annual inspection cycles:

  • October 17, 2024: Score 20 (Grade B)
  • September 26, 2024: Score 47 (no grade assigned — initial inspection in cycle)
  • March 30, 2026: Score 23 (Grade B)

The September 2024 result reflects an initial inspection in that cycle, which does not result in a grade. The October 2024 re-inspection brought the score down to 20, a passing Grade B. The current score of 23 represents a slight increase from that prior graded result, though still within the same grade band.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's letter grade system is based on points assigned for violations found during unannounced DOHMH inspections. Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations:

  • Grade A: 0 to 13 points
  • Grade B: 14 to 27 points
  • Grade C: 28 points or more

Restaurants that receive a B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection before a grade is posted publicly.

Current inspection records for New York City restaurants are available through the DOHMH online restaurant search tool at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Big New York Fried Chicken including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.