Texas Chicken & Burgers

24-07 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at Texas Chicken & Burgers stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from four to eight between inspections.

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Texas Chicken & Burgers's latest score of 50 falls below the Queens average of 75. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

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

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

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

28-01

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

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

10E

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

Aug 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

Jun 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations.

View 5 violations

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

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

02B

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

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

06D

05D

Mar 3, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

02B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Texas Chicken & Burgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Texas Chicken & Burgers on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room has been cited two 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 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

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

No. Recent inspections at Texas Chicken & Burgers have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Texas Chicken & Burgers means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Texas Chicken & Burgers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Texas Chicken & Burgers is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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