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KFC Locations in NYC

35 NYC locations · Grade A rate 87.88%

Overview

KFC has 35 NYC locations with a 87.88% Grade A rate and average score of 12.0, mostly in Queens, Brooklyn, The Bronx. Closures on record: 6. Most common violation: 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..

35
NYC Locations
87.88%
Grade A Rate
12.0
Avg Inspection Score
6
Total Closures

KFC Locations by Borough

  • Queens11 locations
  • Brooklyn10 locations
  • The Bronx7 locations
  • Manhattan6 locations
  • Staten Island1 locations

Most Common Violations at KFC

  1. 1Non-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.
  2. 2Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  3. 3Anti-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.
  4. 4Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  5. 5Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

Recent Closures at KFC

  • KFC Closed

    5625 Broadway, The Bronx · Aug 26, 2024

  • KFC Closed

    1922 3rd Avenue, Manhattan · Apr 13, 2024

  • KFC Closed

    1922 3rd Avenue, Manhattan · Apr 11, 2024

  • KFC Closed

    1922 3rd Avenue, Manhattan · Apr 8, 2024

  • KFC Closed

    242 East 14th Street, Manhattan · Dec 21, 2023

  • KFC Closed

    242 East 14th Street, Manhattan · Dec 18, 2023

KFC Locations in NYC

KFC

1556 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2026

Z

KFC

1125 East Gun Hill Road, The Bronx

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2026

A

KFC

408 8th Avenue, Manhattan

Last inspected: Jul 27, 2026

Z

KFC

1615 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2026

A

KFC

30-42nd Streeteinway Street, Queens

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2026

A

KFC

57-17 Queens Boulevard, Queens

Last inspected: Jul 10, 2026

Z

KFC

158-50 Crossbay Boulevard, Queens

Last inspected: Jun 30, 2026

A

KFC

458 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn

Last inspected: Jun 11, 2026

A

KFC

534 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn

Last inspected: Jun 10, 2026

A

KFC

87-19 Jamaica Avenue, Queens

Last inspected: May 13, 2026

A

KFC

117-05 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Queens

Last inspected: May 12, 2026

A

KFC

203 West 125th Street, Manhattan

Last inspected: May 7, 2026

N/A

KFC

4250 Broadway, Manhattan

Last inspected: May 7, 2026

A

KFC

136-53 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026

A

KFC

375 East 149th Street, The Bronx

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

A

KFC

798 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

A

KFC

5625 Broadway, The Bronx

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

A

KFC

1453 Forest Avenue, Staten Island

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

N/A

KFC / Taco Bell

208 Mcguinness Boulevard, Brooklyn

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

A

KFC

242 East 14th Street, Manhattan

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Z
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KFC: Frequently Asked Questions

How many KFC locations are in NYC?

KFC has 35 locations in New York City.

How many KFC are in NYC?

There are 35 KFC locations in NYC according to NYC Open Data restaurant inspection records.

What health grade do KFC restaurants typically receive?

87.88% of KFC locations have a Grade A on their latest posted inspection, which is above the NYC restaurant average of approximately 77%.

What is the average inspection score at KFC in NYC?

The average NYC health inspection score for KFC is 12.0 points. Scores of 0-13 earn Grade A; 14-27 earn Grade B; 28+ earn Grade C.

Has any KFC location been closed by NYC Health?

Yes. KFC locations have been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 6 times in total. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions posing an immediate public health hazard.

What violations are most common at KFC restaurants?

The most frequently cited violations at KFC NYC locations include: 10F: 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.; 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.; 10B: 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..