Chicken Shack

4011 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465

American

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Chicken Shack three times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 16, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Among Bronx restaurants, the typical score is 77; Chicken Shack is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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

May 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

02B

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

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

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

04L

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

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Dec 6, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

06F

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.

19-10

Food protection certificate not available for inspection

18-11

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicken Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicken Shack on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Chicken Shack compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Chicken Shack most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Chicken Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chicken Shack have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicken Shack means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chicken Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken Shack is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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