Crown Fried Chicken

SCORE: 27 POINTS

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Overview

Crown Fried Chicken in Queens underwent a NYC health inspection on November 1, 2018 and scored 27 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
146-20 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD
Queens, NY 11436
Cuisine
Chicken
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
9 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04N

Filth Flies Present in Food Areas

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.

⚠️ Why This Matters

RAPID CONTAMINATION: Flies carry 100+ pathogens on feet and bodies. One fly transfers 2 million bacteria per landing. Feed by vomiting on food. Can contaminate entire prep area in minutes. Major vector for E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella transmission.

📋 Code Requirements

Eliminate breeding sites: Clean drains daily, Remove standing water, Empty garbage frequently, Install air curtains/screens, Use fly lights away from food, Clean up spills immediately, Locate and eliminate larval breeding sites (drains, garbage, produce).

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Environmental
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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Crown Fried Chicken — Inspection Questions

Did Crown Fried Chicken pass their NYC health inspection on November 1, 2018?
Crown Fried Chicken underwent inspection on November 1, 2018 with a score of 27 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did Crown Fried Chicken have?
Crown 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 04N mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04N (Filth Flies Present in Food Areas) is a critical violation. House flies, fruit flies, drain flies, or other filth flies present in establishment. RAPID CONTAMINATION: Flies carry 100+ pathogens on feet and bodies. One fly transfers 2 million bacteria per landing. Feed by vomiting on food. Can contaminate entire prep area in minutes. Major vector for E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella transmission.