Queens, NY — Crispy Burger, a chicken restaurant located at 18-50 College Point Boulevard in College Point, received a Grade B score of 23 during a health inspection conducted on March 2, 2026. The inspection identified three critical violations and no non-critical violations, placing the restaurant near the upper end of the Grade B range and close to the Grade C threshold of 28 points.

The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 6, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

All three violations cited during the inspection were classified as critical, indicating conditions that are more likely to contribute to foodborne illness or food contamination.

Inspectors documented evidence of mice or live mice in the establishment's food or non-food areas (Code 04L). The presence of rodent activity in a food service establishment is among the most serious findings in the NYC inspection framework, as mice can contaminate food and food preparation surfaces with harmful pathogens.

The inspection also found that hot time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items were not being held at or above 140°F (Code 02B). Maintaining proper holding temperatures is essential to preventing the growth of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. When hot foods fall below the 140°F threshold, they enter the temperature "danger zone" where harmful microorganisms can multiply rapidly.

Additionally, inspectors cited the restaurant for failing to adequately protect food, supplies, or equipment from potential sources of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service (Code 06C). This violation also noted that condiments were not provided in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the regulatory framework for food service establishment inspections in New York City. The FDA Food Code, which serves as the basis for many local regulations, sets the 140°F minimum holding temperature for hot TCS foods to prevent bacterial growth.

A score of 23 places Crispy Burger in the upper portion of the Grade B range (14–27 points), just four points from the Grade C threshold. With all three violations classified as critical, the inspection reflects conditions that DOHMH considers most directly linked to foodborne illness risk.

Inspection History

Crispy Burger's recent inspection record shows a notable change from its prior standing:

  • 2024-11-06: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • 2023-07-10: Score 17

The restaurant had earned a Grade A in its most recent previous inspection in November 2024 with a score of 12. The current score of 23 represents an 11-point increase and a shift from Grade A to Grade B.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Restaurants receiving a Grade B or C may request a re-inspection or contest the grade through an administrative tribunal hearing.

Consumers can look up the full inspection history of any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is publicly available online. The inspection results for Crispy Burger and all other food service establishments in New York City are public record.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Crispy Burger including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.