THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN CHICKEN in Sunnyside
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 27, 2025
📍 40-12 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11104 ·
🍽️ Chicken
Overview
The Original American Chicken in Sunnyside holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 7 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN CHICKEN in Sunnyside: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Oct 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Sep 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not...
Sep 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Violations:
19-10
Sep 10, 2025
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Violations:
16-02
GRADE A
Dec 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes...
GRADE A
Jan 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 dispos...
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THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN CHICKEN in Sunnyside: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN CHICKEN last inspected?
- THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN CHICKEN was last inspected on October 27, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN CHICKEN's current health grade?
- THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN CHICKEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN CHICKEN had?
- THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN CHICKEN has 6 health inspections on record from January 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN CHICKEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN CHICKEN was 22 points on September 10, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN CHICKEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN CHICKEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.