Chick Chick

618 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

American

Last inspected: May 30, 2025

Score

High Risk

Chick Chick appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from May 30, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Chick Chick on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 30, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

06E

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Single 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.

10H

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.

10F

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Sep 27, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Unclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.

03C

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

04L

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.

04N

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

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

08A

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

Mar 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

04L

06C

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick Chick last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick Chick on file is from May 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick Chick?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick Chick.

How does Chick Chick compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Chick Chick most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Chick Chick's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick Chick have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chick Chick 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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