DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN in Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026
📍 252 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10027 ·
🚇 125th Street-Lenox
Overview
Dave's Hot Chicken in Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 7 points on its most recent inspection in 2026. Across 11 inspections this year, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 6 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
6
Grade A Inspections
DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN in Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Violations:
10B
Jan 14, 2026
— Sodium Warning / Initial Inspection
Sodium Warning icon not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags for food items that contain 2300mg or more of sodium in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business...
Violations:
16-08
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Violations:
10B
Jan 14, 2026
— Sodium Warning / Initial Inspection
Sodium Warning icon not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags for food items that contain 2300mg or more of sodium in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business...
Violations:
16-08
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
Jan 14, 2026
— Sodium Warning / Initial Inspection
Sodium Warning icon not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags for food items that contain 2300mg or more of sodium in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business...
Violations:
16-08
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Violations:
10B
Jan 14, 2026
— Sodium Warning / Initial Inspection
Sodium Warning icon not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags for food items that contain 2300mg or more of sodium in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business...
Violations:
16-08
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Violations:
10B
Jan 14, 2026
— Sodium Warning / Initial Inspection
Sodium Warning icon not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags for food items that contain 2300mg or more of sodium in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business...
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Violations:
06C
Jan 14, 2026
— Sodium Warning / Initial Inspection
Sodium Warning icon not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags for food items that contain 2300mg or more of sodium in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business...
Violations:
16-08
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DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN in Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN last inspected?
- DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN was last inspected on January 14, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN's current health grade?
- DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN had?
- DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN has 12 health inspections on record. The restaurant received Grade A on 6 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN was 7 points on January 14, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.