Chick-N-Rice

271-19 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11040

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Chick-N-Rice has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with four violations after five on the prior visit.

When inspectors have written things up, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Chick-N-Rice's latest score of 67 falls below the Queens average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04L

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

04A

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

10G

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

08A

Apr 10, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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

04A

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

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

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

08C

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

Sep 19, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

02B

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

06D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-N-Rice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-N-Rice on file is from Mar 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick-N-Rice?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick-N-Rice.

How does Chick-N-Rice compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Chick-N-Rice most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Chick-N-Rice's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chick-N-Rice have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chick-N-Rice means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Chick-N-Rice inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-N-Rice is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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