New Texas Chicken & Grill

803 Cypress Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

American

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited New Texas Chicken & Grill three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

Across the inspection history, no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Aug 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Jan 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Texas Chicken & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Texas Chicken & Grill on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Texas Chicken & Grill?

Across the inspection record, no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room has been cited one time, more than any other issue at New Texas Chicken & Grill.

How does New Texas Chicken & Grill compare to other restaurants in Queens?

New Texas Chicken & Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has New Texas Chicken & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at New Texas Chicken & Grill have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Texas Chicken & Grill 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 New Texas Chicken & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Texas Chicken & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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