Er Hou Roast Chicken Takeout

35-38 Union Street, Queens, NY 11354
Chinese
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Er Hou Roast Chicken Takeout has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78
Aug 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 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
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
30
Oct 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
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78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Er Hou Roast Chicken Takeout last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Er Hou Roast Chicken Takeout on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Er Hou Roast Chicken Takeout?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Er Hou Roast Chicken Takeout.

How does Er Hou Roast Chicken Takeout compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Er Hou Roast Chicken Takeout most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Er Hou Roast Chicken Takeout's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Er Hou Roast Chicken Takeout have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Er Hou Roast Chicken Takeout 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 Er Hou Roast Chicken Takeout inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Er Hou Roast Chicken Takeout is inspected around two times per year on average.