Chi Chicken

42-59 Hunter Street, Queens, NY 11101

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Chi Chicken is still short, with only two visits logged. Chi Chicken was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to seven violations.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Chi Chicken's latest score of 47 falls below the Queens average of 75. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

06F

Cold 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.

02G

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.

06C

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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.

10B

Sep 21, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

02G

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chi Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chi Chicken on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chi Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chi Chicken.

How does Chi Chicken compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Chi Chicken most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Chi Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chi Chicken have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chi Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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