Latest inspection: No letter assigned 111 points · C-range score, not an assigned C Previous assigned grade: A · Jul 14, 2025

Korean · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

BB.Q CHICKEN health grade & inspection history

25 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001

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111
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 0% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 99 points above the local median

Score from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 10, 2026. It falls in the C range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.

About the restaurant

What to know about BB.Q CHICKEN

BB.Q CHICKEN is a Korean restaurant in Midtown South–Flatiron–Union Square focused on fried chicken with a range of sauces and spice levels. The format works well for a quick meal, pickup order, or casual stop, with bone-in and boneless preparations among the available choices. Its menu is built around crisp chicken and strongly seasoned finishes. This profile also lets readers check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

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Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 10, 2026Inspection date
8Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 04F
    Critical violation

    Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.

  • 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.

  • 06G
    Critical violation

    HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.

  • 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.

  • 10F

    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.

  • 10G

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Score trend

BB.Q CHICKEN inspection history

78 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Aug 14, 2026Pending00Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Aug 10, 2026Not assigned1118Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Aug 10, 2026Not assigned1Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Jan 6, 2026Not assigned336Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jan 6, 2026Not assigned1Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Jul 14, 2025A133Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
May 29, 2025Not assigned195Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Feb 15, 2024A133Cycle 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.

  • 10B
    Recorded in 4 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.

  • 04N
    Recorded in 3 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.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 3 inspections

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

  • 08A
    Recorded in 3 inspections

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

  • 10F
    Recorded in 3 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.

  • 10G
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

  • 06F
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Official location

BB.Q CHICKEN on the map

Common questions

BB.Q CHICKEN inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for BB.Q CHICKEN?

The latest comparable inspection on Aug 10, 2026 has 111 violation points, which falls in the C score range, but no letter grade is recorded for that inspection. The previous assigned grade was A, dated Jul 14, 2025.

When was BB.Q CHICKEN last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 10, 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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