Tex*S Chicken & Burgers

144-14 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11354

American

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Tex*S Chicken & Burgers has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Tex*S Chicken & Burgers squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 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

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Dec 12, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

02B

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

19-06

Apr 30, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

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

02B

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Commercially processed pre-cooked tcs in hermetically sealed containers and precooked tcs in intact packages from non-retail food processing establishments not heated to 140 °f within 2 hours of removal from container or package.

02D

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

10G

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

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

28-01

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tex*S Chicken & Burgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tex*S Chicken & Burgers on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tex*S Chicken & Burgers?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tex*S Chicken & Burgers.

How does Tex*S Chicken & Burgers compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tex*S Chicken & Burgers most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Tex*S Chicken & Burgers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tex*S Chicken & Burgers have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tex*S Chicken & Burgers 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 Tex*S Chicken & Burgers inspected?

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

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