Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
September 25, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
Golden Chicken currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 25, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
Latest Inspection Details
September 25, 2025
- Date
- September 25, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Sep 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 15, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 6, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Golden Chicken has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: September 2025 and April 2024. Its latest score was 9, lower than its April 2024 score of 11.
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.
Golden Chicken's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden Chicken's current NYC health grade?
Golden Chicken currently has a A grade.
When was Golden Chicken last inspected?
Golden Chicken was last inspected on September 25, 2025.
What was Golden Chicken's latest inspection score?
Golden Chicken's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Golden Chicken have in its latest inspection?
Golden Chicken had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Golden Chicken located?
Golden Chicken is located at 179-44 Hillside Avenue in Queens, NY 11432.
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: 41053329
Last updated: June 26, 2026