Grade AChickenNo recent inspection

786 Crown Chicken & Pizza

407 SARATOGA AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11233

Should you eat here?

The latest inspection was 1 year ago — conditions may have changed. Grade A at that time, with no critical violations at that inspection.

Last inspected Mar 17, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Mar 17, 2025

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Mar 17, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection4
Jan 9, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Oct 31, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection4 (2 critical)
Sep 26, 2023Grade CPre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection7 (4 critical)
Aug 2, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection7 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 49 rodent inspections on record, 15 finding rat activity.
  • 11 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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