Koo Koo Chicken
1698 86 STREET, Brooklyn, 11214
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 31, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 31, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| May 8, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (5 critical) |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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