Grade AChicken
The Chicken Shack
36-19 BROADWAY, Queens, 11106
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 3, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (3 critical) |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| May 8, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 5×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 6 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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