Texas Chicken & Burgers

21 West Burnside Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

American

Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Texas Chicken & Burgers three times, with records going back to 2023. On Jul 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to four violations previously.

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Bronx restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

08A

May 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06D

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

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

08A

Nov 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Texas Chicken & Burgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Texas Chicken & Burgers on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Texas Chicken & Burgers.

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

Texas Chicken & Burgers most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Texas Chicken & Burgers have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Texas Chicken & Burgers 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 Texas Chicken & Burgers inspected?

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

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