Chicken Spot Health Inspection Grade
American · 495 East 138th Street, The Bronx, NY 10454
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
26
Last inspection
May 12, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
18 / 8
Chicken Spot currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 12, 2026 found 7 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- Thawing procedure improper.
- Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 12, 2026
- Date
- May 12, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 18
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 7 (3 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 12, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 16, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Chicken Spot has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and November 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its November 2023 score of 6.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Chicken Spot's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicken Spot's current NYC health grade?
Chicken Spot does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Chicken Spot last inspected?
Chicken Spot was last inspected on May 12, 2026.
What was Chicken Spot's latest inspection score?
Chicken Spot's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did Chicken Spot have in its latest inspection?
Chicken Spot had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Chicken Spot located?
Chicken Spot is located at 495 East 138th Street in The Bronx, NY 10454.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50139067
Last updated: July 3, 2026