Staten Island, NY — A health inspection at the Chick-Fil-A located at 2655 Richmond Avenue resulted in a Grade B rating after inspectors documented a critical violation at the chicken restaurant. The inspection, conducted on March 30, 2026, yielded a score of 24 — placing the location near the upper end of the Grade B range and within four points of a Grade C designation. Inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on April 2, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors cited one critical violation during the March 30 visit. The violation, classified under Code 04M, noted live roaches present in the facility's food or non-food area.
The presence of live pests in a food service establishment is considered a critical violation under DOHMH standards. No non-critical violations were recorded during the same inspection cycle.
Food Safety Context
Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, food service operators are required to maintain facilities free of pests, including rodents and insects. Live pest activity represents a direct contamination risk and is among the violations weighted most heavily in New York City's inspection scoring system.
A single critical violation of this nature can carry a significant point penalty, and the score of 24 reflects that weight. The DOHMH grades restaurants on a points-based system in which lower scores indicate better performance. A score of 24, while within the passing Grade B range, sits considerably above the Grade A threshold and close to the Grade C cutoff.
Inspection History
The Richmond Avenue location has a mixed record over the past several years. Prior inspections on file include:
- May 29, 2026: Score 8 (Grade A)
- September 10, 2024: Score 20
- September 20, 2023: Score 22 (Grade B)
- December 19, 2022: Score 28
- December 7, 2021: Score 12 (Grade A)
The most recent inspection on record prior to the March 30 visit — conducted in May 2026 — returned a score of 8, a Grade A result. The pattern across the restaurant's history shows fluctuation, with scores ranging from a low of 8 to a high of 28. The current score of 24 represents the second-highest recorded for this location.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system assigns letter grades based on the total number of points recorded during an unannounced DOHMH inspection. Points are assessed for violations of the NYC Health Code, with critical violations carrying higher point values than non-critical ones.
- Grade A: Score of 0–13
- Grade B: Score of 14–27
- Grade C: Score of 28 or higher
Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection before a grade is officially posted. The grade posted at the restaurant must reflect the most recent completed inspection cycle.
Inspection records for all New York City restaurants are available through the DOHMH's public database at nyc.gov/health. Consumers can search by restaurant name, address, or borough to review full inspection histories.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Chick-Fil-A including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.