What is Halal Chick's's health inspection score?

Halal Chick's has a SafeDine safety score of 43 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Halal Chick's last inspected?

Halal Chick's was last inspected on October 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Halal Chick's have?

Halal Chick's has 17 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Halal Chick's safe to eat at?

Halal Chick's has a safety score of 43/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Halal Chick's serve?

Halal Chick's serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Halal Chick's

Name: Halal Chick's
Address: 961 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, 10025
Rating: 43

961 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Chicken•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Oct 9, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.5

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-69

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-23 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-20 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+40 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 31/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (43/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Oct 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High3 Med

6 total1 risk factor

50/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10BAnti-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.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

5 High6 Med

11 total2 risk factors

10/100inspection score

−80 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.−10
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.−10
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

10BAnti-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.−5
10AToilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.−5
10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.−5
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5
10FNon-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.−5
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment−5

Base deductions−80 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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