American · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

KFC health grade & inspection history

408 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10001

23 latest violation-point score

Most recent represented grade is pending (Jul 27, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 27, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jul 27, 2026Inspection date
7Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 04L
    Critical violation

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 04M
    Critical violation

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

  • 04N
    Critical violation

    Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

  • 06D
    Critical violation

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 08A

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 10B

    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.

  • 10D

    Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

Score trend

KFC inspection history

6 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jul 27, 2026237Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Aug 25, 2025297Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Apr 30, 2024A123Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 04L
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 04N
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

  • 10B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 10D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

Official location

KFC on the map

Common questions

KFC inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for KFC?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated Jul 27, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 23 violation points.

When was KFC last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 27, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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