KFC Restaurant Inspections in NYC

34 NYC locations · 176 inspections on record

Overview

KFC operates 34 locations across NYC and has received Grade A on 90.80% of its 176 inspections since records began, with an average score of 18.26 points. The chain has experienced 8 emergency closures across its locations, primarily in Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. Most violations involve non-food contact surface cleanliness and facility maintenance issues.

34
NYC Locations
90.80%
Grade A Rate
18.3
Avg Inspection Score
8
Total Closures

KFC Locations by Borough

Queens
13 locations
Brooklyn
8 locations
Manhattan
6 locations
Bronx
6 locations
Staten Island
1 location

Most Common Violations at KFC

1
Non-food Contact Surfaces Not Clean
2
Facility Not Free from Harborage Conditions
3
Plumbing Not Properly Installed or Maintained

Recent Closures at KFC

KFC CLOSED
5625 BROADWAY, Bronx · Aug 26, 2024
KFC CLOSED
5625 BROADWAY, Bronx · Aug 26, 2024
Kentucky Fried Chicken CLOSED
1922 3 AVENUE, Manhattan · Apr 8, 2024
Kentucky Fried Chicken CLOSED
1922 3 AVENUE, Manhattan · Apr 8, 2024
KFC CLOSED
242 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan · Dec 18, 2023

KFC Locations in NYC

KFC
707 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
GRADE A
KFC
1125 EAST GUN HILL ROAD, Bronx
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
GRADE A
KFC
408 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
GRADE A
KFC
1040 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
GRADE A
KFC
203 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2025
GRADE Z
Kentucky Fried Chicken
1922 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2025
GRADE A
KFC
30-42 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2025
GRADE A
KFC
1615 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2025
GRADE A
KFC
136-53 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2025
GRADE B
KFC
458 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024
GRADE A
KFC
39-21 103 STREET, Queens
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2024
GRADE A
KFC
57-17 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2024
GRADE A
KFC
87-19 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2024
GRADE A
KFC
90-15 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2024
GRADE Z

KFC: Frequently Asked Questions

How many KFC locations are in NYC?
KFC has 34 locations in New York City, with a total of 176 health inspections on record.
What health grade do KFC restaurants typically receive?
90.80% of KFC inspections result in Grade A, which is above the NYC restaurant average of approximately 77%.
What is the average inspection score at KFC in NYC?
The average NYC health inspection score for KFC is 18.26 points. Scores of 0–13 earn Grade A; 14–27 earn Grade B; 28+ earn Grade C.
Has any KFC location been closed by NYC Health?
Yes. KFC locations have been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 8 times in total. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions posing an immediate public health hazard.
What violations are most common at KFC restaurants?
The most frequently cited violations at KFC NYC locations include: 10F: Non-food Contact Surfaces Not Clean; 08A: Facility Not Free from Harborage Conditions; 10B: Plumbing Not Properly Installed or Maintained.