Grade AAmerican

Chicken Spot

495 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, 10454

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
Critical
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
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.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
May 12, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	7 (3 critical)
Aug 6, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	4 (2 critical)
Jul 29, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	11 (3 critical)
Nov 16, 2023	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	3

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.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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