Kew Gardens Chicken

80-45 Kew Gardens Road, Queens, NY 11415

American

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged four inspections at Kew Gardens Chicken, the earliest from 2023. On Dec 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from four to eight between inspections.

The pattern that stands out is food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Kew Gardens Chicken on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

06F

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

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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

Apr 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

06C

10B

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

May 25, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 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

04N

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

08A

10H

Jan 3, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06C

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kew Gardens Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kew Gardens Chicken on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kew Gardens Chicken?

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

How does Kew Gardens Chicken compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Kew Gardens Chicken most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Kew Gardens Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kew Gardens Chicken have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Kew Gardens Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Kew Gardens Chicken inspected?

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

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