THE CHICKEN SHACK in Astoria (Central)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025
📍 36-19 BROADWAY, Queens, NY 11106 ·
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Overview
The Chicken Shack in Astoria has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A from its most recent inspection, scoring 7 points, though its 11 inspections over the past three years also include 2 Grade B results and 1 prior Grade A.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
THE CHICKEN SHACK in Astoria (Central): Emergency Closures (2)
THE CHICKEN SHACK in Astoria (Central): Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE A
Dec 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE Z
Sep 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
Aug 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 27
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh f...
Aug 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 27
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Aug 25, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 54
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station u...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 54
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Violations:
08C
Aug 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's f...
GRADE B
May 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
Dec 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F...
GRADE B
Dec 7, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
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THE CHICKEN SHACK in Astoria (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE CHICKEN SHACK last inspected?
- THE CHICKEN SHACK was last inspected on December 3, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is THE CHICKEN SHACK's current health grade?
- THE CHICKEN SHACK currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has THE CHICKEN SHACK been closed by NYC Health?
- THE CHICKEN SHACK 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 THE CHICKEN SHACK had?
- THE CHICKEN SHACK has 11 health inspections on record from December 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE CHICKEN SHACK?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE CHICKEN SHACK was 54 points on August 21, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.