Current Grade
Current grade
C
Latest score
45
Last inspection
July 22, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
42 / 3
Papa Chicken currently has a C grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 22, 2025 found 6 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 45 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
July 22, 2025
- Date
- July 22, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- C
- Score
- 45
- Critical points
- 42
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 6 (5 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jul 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 27, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Mar 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Mar 17, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Grade Trend
Papa Chicken received a C grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in July 2025 with a score of 45.
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.
Papa Chicken's latest score: 45
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Papa Chicken's current NYC health grade?
Papa Chicken currently has a C grade.
When was Papa Chicken last inspected?
Papa Chicken was last inspected on July 22, 2025.
What was Papa Chicken's latest inspection score?
Papa Chicken's latest inspection score was 45 points.
How many violations did Papa Chicken have in its latest inspection?
Papa Chicken had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Papa Chicken located?
Papa Chicken is located at 147-09 45th Avenue in Queens, NY 11355.
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: 50162883
Last updated: July 3, 2026