CHIRPING CHICKEN in Pelham Bay Country Club City Island
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026
📍 3048 BUHRE AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10461 ·
🍽️ Chicken
Overview
Chirping Chicken on City Island in the Bronx has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A, scored at 9 points on its most recent inspection, though its 8-inspection history also includes 1 Grade C result across the four-year period.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
CHIRPING CHICKEN in Pelham Bay Country Club City Island: Emergency Closures (2)
CHIRPING CHICKEN in Pelham Bay Country Club City Island: Full Inspection History (8 records)
Jan 21, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Jul 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE C
Mar 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Violations:
08C
Mar 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Mar 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 17
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 62
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of mi...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 62
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.
Violations:
02G
Feb 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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CHIRPING CHICKEN in Pelham Bay Country Club City Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHIRPING CHICKEN last inspected?
- CHIRPING CHICKEN was last inspected on January 21, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 33 points.
- What is CHIRPING CHICKEN's current health grade?
- CHIRPING CHICKEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has CHIRPING CHICKEN been closed by NYC Health?
- CHIRPING CHICKEN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has CHIRPING CHICKEN had?
- CHIRPING CHICKEN has 8 health inspections on record from February 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHIRPING CHICKEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHIRPING CHICKEN was 62 points on March 13, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.