CHARLES PAN-FRIED CHICKEN

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Friday, September 5, 2025

Overview

CHARLES PAN-FRIED CHICKEN was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on September 5, 2025 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
439 WEST 125 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10027
Cuisine
Chicken
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
9 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 10B

Plumbing Not Properly Installed or 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 functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

⚠️ Why This Matters

WATER CONTAMINATION: Backflow can siphon sewage into water supply, contaminating entire facility. Cross-connections spread pathogens throughout plumbing. Sewage backups create immediate health hazard. Can affect hundreds through contaminated water.

📋 Code Requirements

Install backflow preventers on ALL required fixtures. Maintain air gaps (2x pipe diameter minimum). Fix all leaks immediately. Ensure proper drainage - no standing water. Regular plumbing inspection. No direct connections between sewage and water supply.

CDC Risk Factor: Environmental Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.23
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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CHARLES PAN-FRIED CHICKEN — Inspection Questions

Did CHARLES PAN-FRIED CHICKEN pass their NYC health inspection on September 5, 2025?
CHARLES PAN-FRIED CHICKEN was closed by the health department on September 5, 2025 with a score of 36 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did CHARLES PAN-FRIED CHICKEN have?
CHARLES PAN-FRIED CHICKEN had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 10B mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10B (Plumbing Not Properly Installed or Maintained) is a major violation. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided. Sewage disposal system in disrepair. WATER CONTAMINATION: Backflow can siphon sewage into water supply, contaminating entire facility. Cross-connections spread pathogens throughout plumbing. Sewage backups create immediate health hazard. Can affect hundreds through contaminated water.