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Chirping Chicken

3048 Buhre Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461
American
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Chirping Chicken appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Chirping Chicken trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
58
Jul 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
82
Mar 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
95
Mar 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Mar 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
74
Mar 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
43

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chirping Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chirping Chicken on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chirping Chicken?

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

How does Chirping Chicken compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Chirping Chicken most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Chirping Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chirping Chicken 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 Chirping Chicken inspected?

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

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