Oven Grill & Chill

42-12 Broadway, Queens, NY 11103

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Oven Grill & Chill stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

06D

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

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

Mar 28, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06E

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale

15-21

Apr 30, 2023

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions

15-42

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oven Grill & Chill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oven Grill & Chill on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oven Grill & Chill?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oven Grill & Chill.

How does Oven Grill & Chill compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Oven Grill & Chill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Oven Grill & Chill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Oven Grill & Chill have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Oven Grill & Chill 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 Oven Grill & Chill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Oven Grill & Chill is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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