Dave's Hot Chicken Health Inspection Grade
American · 1498 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
June 2, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Dave's Hot Chicken currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 2, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Latest Inspection Details
June 2, 2025
- Date
- June 2, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jun 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 31, 2024
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: June 2025 and January 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its January 2024 score of 12.
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: 13
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 June 2, 2025.
What was Dave's Hot Chicken's latest inspection score?
Dave's Hot Chicken's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Dave's Hot Chicken have in its latest inspection?
Dave's Hot Chicken had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Dave's Hot Chicken located?
Dave's Hot Chicken is located at 1498 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10028.
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: 50143545
Last updated: July 3, 2026