GARLIC TO THE CHICKEN in Ridgewood
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 18, 2024
📍 66-92 FOREST AVENUE, Queens, NY 11385 ·
🍽️ Korean
Overview
Garlic to the Chicken in Ridgewood has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH since 2022, despite holding a current Grade A with a score of 6 points. Across 5 inspections between 2022 and 2024, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A result, with the remaining inspections resulting in emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
GARLIC TO THE CHICKEN in Ridgewood: Emergency Closures (2)
GARLIC TO THE CHICKEN in Ridgewood: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Dec 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 6
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to ...
Apr 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 ...
GRADE P
Oct 3, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 27, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 63
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Properly scaled and calibrated therm...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 27, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 63
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily...
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GARLIC TO THE CHICKEN in Ridgewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GARLIC TO THE CHICKEN last inspected?
- GARLIC TO THE CHICKEN was last inspected on December 18, 2024 (Grade A). The inspection score was 6 points.
- What is GARLIC TO THE CHICKEN's current health grade?
- GARLIC TO THE CHICKEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has GARLIC TO THE CHICKEN been closed by NYC Health?
- GARLIC TO THE 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 GARLIC TO THE CHICKEN had?
- GARLIC TO THE CHICKEN has 5 health inspections on record from September 2022 through December 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at GARLIC TO THE CHICKEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GARLIC TO THE CHICKEN was 63 points on September 27, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.