KFC in Bushwick (East)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Oct 14, 2025
📍 1556 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11237 ·
🍽️ Chicken
Overview
KFC in Bushwick holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, indicating the restaurant is not operational or has not yet received a letter grade following its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant previously earned Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
KFC in Bushwick (East): Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE Z
Oct 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned aft...
Mar 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; Worker f...
GRADE A
Apr 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, ...
GRADE A
Oct 26, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
10F
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KFC in Bushwick (East): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KFC last inspected?
- KFC was last inspected on October 14, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 20 points.
- What is KFC's current health grade?
- KFC currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has KFC had?
- KFC has 4 health inspections on record from October 2022 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at KFC?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KFC was 22 points on March 17, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KFC ever received a Grade C?
- No. KFC has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.