CROWN CHICKEN N FRIES in Washington Heights (South)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 6 times by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected Jan 9, 2026
📍 3853 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10032
Overview
Crown Chicken N Fries in Washington Heights has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors on 6 occasions in 2026. The restaurant currently holds a Grade N with a score of 81 points across 6 inspections this year, with no letter grades issued to date.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
6
Closures
CROWN CHICKEN N FRIES in Washington Heights (South): Emergency Closures (6)
CROWN CHICKEN N FRIES in Washington Heights (South): Full Inspection History (6 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 9, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 81
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 9, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 9, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 81
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rod...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 9, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 9, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 81
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.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readi...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 9, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
No hand washing facili...
CROWN CHICKEN N FRIES in Washington Heights (South): News Coverage (1)
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CROWN CHICKEN N FRIES in Washington Heights (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CROWN CHICKEN N FRIES last inspected?
- CROWN CHICKEN N FRIES was last inspected on January 9, 2026 (Grade N). The inspection score was 81 points.
- What is CROWN CHICKEN N FRIES's current health grade?
- CROWN CHICKEN N FRIES currently holds a Grade N.
- How many times has CROWN CHICKEN N FRIES been closed by NYC Health?
- CROWN CHICKEN N FRIES has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 6 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has CROWN CHICKEN N FRIES had?
- CROWN CHICKEN N FRIES has 6 health inspections on record.
- What was the worst inspection score at CROWN CHICKEN N FRIES?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CROWN CHICKEN N FRIES was 81 points on January 9, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.