Tex's Chicken & Burgers

217-12 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413
American
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Tex's Chicken & Burgers stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is sanitized equipment or utensil, which has been cited one time.

Tex's Chicken & Burgers's latest score of 86 sits above the Queens average of 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86
May 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
May 8, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

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 Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tex's Chicken & Burgers?

Across the inspection record, sanitized equipment or utensil has been cited one time, 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 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Tex's Chicken & Burgers have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tex's 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 Tex's Chicken & Burgers inspected?

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