New York City, NY - A routine inspection at Butterflied Chicken on 07/22/2025 resulted in citations for health code violations.
Situated at 18 West 45 Street in Midtown, the restaurant serves a diverse clientele in one of New York City's bustling districts.
Inspectors documented: "06d. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (critical: critical). 06c. Food, supplies, or equip." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
The examination revealed violations related to pest control, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive pest control practices. Studies from public health organizations show that The FDA Food Code mandates that food storage areas remain free from pest contamination at all times. The FDA Pest Control Guidelines offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
The inspection found infractions involving sanitation, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Food safety experts emphasize that consistent sanitation practices prevent the accumulation of harmful bacteria Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Proper sanitation practices prevent cross-contamination and maintain the integrity of food preparation environments. Per FDA Sanitation Standards, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
Regulatory authorities have scheduled an extensive follow-up review to confirm that every infraction has been adequately corrected. Management are required to show complete correction before these violations will be deemed closed.
This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.
| Latitude | 40.755755946064 |
| BIN | 1034224 |
| BBL | 1012600024 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Mediterranean |
| SCORE | 11 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| BORO | Manhattan |
| CAMIS | 50139512 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| NTA | MN17 |
| GRADE DATE | 07/22/2025 |
| PHONE | 2126528764 |
| Census Tract | 009600 |
| ZIPCODE | 10036 |
| STREET | WEST 45 STREET |
| DBA | BUTTERFLIED CHICKEN |
| GRADE | A |
| BUILDING | 18 |
| Longitude | -73.98034993988 |
| Community Board | 105 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/22/2025 |
| Council District | 04 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 06D; 06C |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed; rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. || 06C: 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. |
This inspection was conducted on July 22, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | 06C: 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..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
