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Texas Chicken & Burger

2168 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
American
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Texas Chicken & Burger, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74
Mar 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
55
Aug 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Dec 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
64
Jul 6, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Current valid permit, registration or other authorization to operate a food service establishment (fse) or non-retail food processing establishment (nrfp) not available.
18-01
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Texas Chicken & Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Texas Chicken & Burger on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Texas Chicken & Burger?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Texas Chicken & Burger.

How does Texas Chicken & Burger compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Texas Chicken & Burger most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Texas Chicken & Burger have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Texas Chicken & Burger 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 Texas Chicken & Burger inspected?

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

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