KFC in East Village
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026
Overview
KFC in the East Village has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 24 points, based on 14 inspections between 2022 and 2026. It previously received Grade A on 2 occasions.
14
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
KFC in East Village: Emergency Closures (2)
KFC in East Village: Full Inspection History (14 records)
GRADE Z
Mar 4, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 dispense...
Jan 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 14
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
Jan 8, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Violations:
20-01
GRADE A
Jan 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
Jan 16, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Violations:
20-01
GRADE P
Dec 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Dec 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 35
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 61
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.
Food Protection Certif...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 61
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
Sep 15, 2022
— Sodium Warning / Re-inspection
Sodium Warning statement not posted conspicuously at the point of purchase. “Warning: [icon image] indicates that the sodium (salt) content of this item is higher than the total daily recommended limit (2300 mg). High sodium intake can increase blood pressure and risk of heart disease and stroke.�...
GRADE A
Sep 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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
Jul 22, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
Jul 22, 2022
— Sodium Warning / Initial Inspection
Sodium Warning statement not posted conspicuously at the point of purchase. “Warning: [icon image] indicates that the sodium (salt) content of this item is higher than the total daily recommended limit (2300 mg). High sodium intake can increase blood pressure and risk of heart disease and stroke.�...
Jul 22, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Violations:
20-01
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KFC in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KFC last inspected?
- KFC was last inspected on March 4, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is KFC's current health grade?
- KFC currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has KFC been closed by NYC Health?
- KFC 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 KFC had?
- KFC has 14 health inspections on record from July 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at KFC?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KFC was 61 points on December 18, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.