SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN in Van Cortlandt Park
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 21, 2025
📍 5987 BROADWAY, Bronx, NY 10471
Overview
Shah's Halal Express & Castle Chicken and Burgers in Van Cortlandt Park holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has 3 inspections on record since 2024, all resulting in Grade A, with no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN in Van Cortlandt Park: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Apr 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Thawing procedure improper.
Oct 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations...
Sep 4, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN in Van Cortlandt Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN last inspected?
- SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN was last inspected on April 21, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN's current health grade?
- SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN had?
- SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN has 3 health inspections on record from September 2024 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN was 33 points on October 25, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.