Chick Rocks

136-20 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11354
American
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Chick Rocks appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Chick Rocks was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited two times.

Chick Rocks scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
74
Sep 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
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
61
Apr 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick Rocks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick Rocks on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick Rocks?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick Rocks.

How does Chick Rocks compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Chick Rocks most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Chick Rocks' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chick Rocks 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 Rocks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick Rocks is inspected around two times per year on average.