Texas Chicken

471 Malcolm X Boulevard, Manhattan, NY 10037

American

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Texas Chicken has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Texas Chicken squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

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

Jun 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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

02B

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

04L

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Apr 5, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not posted.

20-06

Sep 1, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

Mar 31, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Texas Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Texas Chicken on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Texas Chicken?

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

How does Texas Chicken compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Texas Chicken most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Texas Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Texas Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Texas Chicken 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 inspected?

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

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