Rokstar Chicken
201 EAST 125 STREET, Manhattan, 10035
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 8, 2026
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.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 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.
- 9 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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