Dave's Hot Chicken Health Inspection Grade
American · 252 West 125th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
January 14, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
4 / 3
Dave's Hot Chicken currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 14, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 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
- 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.
- Sodium Warning icon not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags for food items that contain 2300mg or more of sodium in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized
Latest Inspection Details
January 14, 2026
- Date
- January 14, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 4
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jan 14, 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 7.
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: 7
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 14, 2026.
What was Dave's Hot Chicken's latest inspection score?
Dave's Hot Chicken's latest inspection score was 7 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 252 West 125th Street in Manhattan, NY 10027.
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: 50174090
Last updated: July 3, 2026