Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
8
Last inspection
January 9, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 2
Dave's Hot Chicken currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 9, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 8 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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
- 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
January 9, 2025
- Date
- January 9, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 8
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 28, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 8, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Dave's Hot Chicken has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2025 and August 2023. Its latest score was 8, slightly higher than its August 2023 score of 5.
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.
Dave's Hot Chicken's latest score: 8
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dave's Hot Chicken's current NYC health grade?
Dave's Hot Chicken currently has a A grade.
When was Dave's Hot Chicken last inspected?
Dave's Hot Chicken was last inspected on January 9, 2025.
What was Dave's Hot Chicken's latest inspection score?
Dave's Hot Chicken's latest inspection score was 8 points.
How many violations did Dave's Hot Chicken have in its latest inspection?
Dave's Hot Chicken had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Dave's Hot Chicken located?
Dave's Hot Chicken is located at 311 7th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11215.
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: 50139386
Last updated: July 3, 2026