Staten Island, NY — Fried Day, a chicken restaurant at 229 Broad Street in Staten Island, received a score of 27 in a health inspection conducted on March 12, 2026, according to data released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 17, 2026. The score places the restaurant at the very top of the Grade B range, one point below the Grade C threshold of 28.

Inspectors cited one critical violation and two non-critical violations during the inspection.

What Inspectors Found

The most significant finding was a critical violation: no manager or supervisor of food operations held a valid Food Protection Certificate (FPC). NYC Health Code Article 81 requires that at least one supervisory employee at every food service establishment maintain a current FPC, which demonstrates knowledge of safe food handling, temperature control, and contamination prevention. The absence of a certified manager on duty represents a gap in food safety oversight.

Inspectors also documented two non-critical violations. The restaurant's current letter grade or Grade Pending card was not posted as required. NYC regulations mandate that the most recent grade card be conspicuously displayed near the entrance so customers can make informed decisions before entering.

Additionally, inspectors identified issues with the establishment's plumbing and drainage systems. The citation noted that anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention devices were not provided where required, and that equipment or floors were not properly drained. These conditions can create sanitation concerns if water or liquid waste is not disposed of correctly, as outlined in both NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code.

Food Safety Context

The Food Protection Certificate requirement exists because a trained supervisor serves as the primary safeguard against foodborne illness in a restaurant setting. The FPC covers critical knowledge areas including proper cooking temperatures, cross-contamination prevention, allergen awareness, and pest control protocols. When no certified individual is present during operations, the risk of improper food handling increases.

Back-flow prevention devices are required under plumbing codes to prevent contaminated water from flowing back into the clean water supply. Improper drainage can also lead to standing water, which may attract pests and create unsanitary conditions in food preparation areas.

Inspection History

Fried Day's recent inspection history shows significant fluctuation in compliance:

  • Sep 15, 2025: Score 2 (Grade Z)
  • Sep 10, 2025: Score 65, closed by DOHMH
  • May 8, 2025: Score 52

The restaurant was closed by the health department in September 2025 after receiving a score of 65. A follow-up inspection five days later on September 15 recorded a score of 2, indicating the restaurant had addressed nearly all previously cited violations. The current score of 27 represents a notable increase from that low score, suggesting a return of compliance issues.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades based on inspection scores under the following scale:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points (lowest number of violations)
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Fried Day's score of 27 sits at the maximum end of the Grade B range. A single additional violation point would have resulted in a Grade C designation.

Inspection results for all NYC restaurants are publicly available through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database. Consumers can review detailed violation histories and scores at the NYC Open Data portal or the DOHMH website.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Fried Day including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.