Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
July 29, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Daves Hot Chicken currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 29, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 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
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
July 29, 2025
- Date
- July 29, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jul 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Daves Hot Chicken received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in July 2025 with a 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.
Daves Hot Chicken's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daves Hot Chicken's current NYC health grade?
Daves Hot Chicken currently has a A grade.
When was Daves Hot Chicken last inspected?
Daves Hot Chicken was last inspected on July 29, 2025.
What was Daves Hot Chicken's latest inspection score?
Daves Hot Chicken's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Daves Hot Chicken have in its latest inspection?
Daves Hot Chicken had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Daves Hot Chicken located?
Daves Hot Chicken is located at 61-45 188th Street in Queens, NY 11365.
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: 50162936
Last updated: July 3, 2026