Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
4
Last inspection
January 6, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 4
Dave's Hot Chicken currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 6, 2026 found 1 violation, for a total score of 4 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 1 non-critical
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 6, 2026
- Date
- January 6, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 4
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 1 (0 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jan 6, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Dave's Hot Chicken received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2026 with a score of 4.
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: 4
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 6, 2026.
What was Dave's Hot Chicken's latest inspection score?
Dave's Hot Chicken's latest inspection score was 4 points.
How many violations did Dave's Hot Chicken have in its latest inspection?
Dave's Hot Chicken had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
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: 50174083
Last updated: July 3, 2026