Texas Chicken & Burgers

244-35 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11422

American

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Texas Chicken & Burgers has been inspected five times since 2023. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

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 the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Aug 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

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

10F

Aug 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

06D

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

10F

Nov 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04A

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Mar 16, 2023

Trans Fat / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Texas Chicken & Burgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Texas Chicken & Burgers on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

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 & Burgers.

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

Texas Chicken & Burgers most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Texas Chicken & Burgers have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

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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