JOHN'S FRIED CHICKEN in Inwood
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026
📍 512 WEST 207 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10034 ·
🍽️ Chicken
Overview
John's Fried Chicken in Inwood has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z following its most recent inspection, with a score of 24 points across 10 inspections dating back to 2022.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
JOHN'S FRIED CHICKEN in Inwood: Emergency Closures (2)
JOHN'S FRIED CHICKEN in Inwood: Full Inspection History (10 records)
Feb 17, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE Z
Aug 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
After cooking o...
Apr 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tablew...
GRADE C
May 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
May 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 17
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessi...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 116
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
No...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 116
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Dec 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact s...
Nov 16, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE B
Sep 22, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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JOHN'S FRIED CHICKEN in Inwood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was JOHN'S FRIED CHICKEN last inspected?
- JOHN'S FRIED CHICKEN was last inspected on February 17, 2026 (Grade Z).
- What is JOHN'S FRIED CHICKEN's current health grade?
- JOHN'S FRIED CHICKEN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has JOHN'S FRIED CHICKEN been closed by NYC Health?
- JOHN'S FRIED CHICKEN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has JOHN'S FRIED CHICKEN had?
- JOHN'S FRIED CHICKEN has 10 health inspections on record from September 2022 through February 2026. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at JOHN'S FRIED CHICKEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at JOHN'S FRIED CHICKEN was 116 points on May 8, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.