PAPA CHICKEN in East Flushing
⚠️ This facility has been closed 5 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE C
Last inspected Jul 22, 2025
📍 147-09 45 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11355 ·
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Overview
Papa Chicken in East Flushing has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 5 times since 2025. The restaurant currently holds a Grade C with a score of 45 points from its most recent inspection, with no Grade A or Grade B results across 7 inspections on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
5
Closures
PAPA CHICKEN in East Flushing: Emergency Closures (5)
PAPA CHICKEN in East Flushing: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE C
Jul 22, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 45
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 trimm...
GRADE P
Mar 27, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 21, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 44
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contaminatio...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 21, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 44
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
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 69
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.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availabili...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 69
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex glo...
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PAPA CHICKEN in East Flushing: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PAPA CHICKEN last inspected?
- PAPA CHICKEN was last inspected on July 22, 2025 (Grade C). The inspection score was 45 points.
- What is PAPA CHICKEN's current health grade?
- PAPA CHICKEN currently holds a Grade C. Grade C indicates a score of 28 or more points. This is the lowest letter grade issued by NYC Health.
- How many times has PAPA CHICKEN been closed by NYC Health?
- PAPA CHICKEN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 5 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has PAPA CHICKEN had?
- PAPA CHICKEN has 7 health inspections on record from March 2025 through July 2025. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PAPA CHICKEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PAPA CHICKEN was 69 points on March 17, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.