Mad for Chicken

36-10 30 Avenue, Queens, NY 11103

Korean

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Mad for Chicken four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited four times.

Mad for Chicken's latest score of 78 sits above the Queens average of 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

08A

Oct 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

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

May 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

10F

Apr 22, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Thawing procedures improper.

09B

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mad for Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mad for Chicken on file is from Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mad for Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mad for Chicken.

How does Mad for Chicken compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Mad for Chicken most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Mad for Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mad for Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mad for Chicken 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 Mad for Chicken inspected?

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

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