BIG ARC CHICKEN in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 10, 2025
📍 233 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10003 ·
🍽️ Middle Eastern
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🚇 Astor Place
Overview
Big Arc Chicken in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections dating back to 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
BIG ARC CHICKEN in East Village: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Oct 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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 underneath the unit.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishme...
Aug 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Dishwashing and ware w...
GRADE A
Oct 31, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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 flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
Oct 17, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Live roaches in facili...
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BIG ARC CHICKEN in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BIG ARC CHICKEN last inspected?
- BIG ARC CHICKEN was last inspected on October 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is BIG ARC CHICKEN's current health grade?
- BIG ARC CHICKEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BIG ARC CHICKEN had?
- BIG ARC CHICKEN has 4 health inspections on record from October 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BIG ARC CHICKEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BIG ARC CHICKEN was 33 points on August 4, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BIG ARC CHICKEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. BIG ARC CHICKEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.