Tex's Chicken and Burgers
14712 Jamaica Ave, Queens, NY 11435
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Passed 3 of 4 graded inspections since 2022.
- Last inspected Jun 30, 2025: passed with 2 violations, 1 critical. That was a follow-up after failing on May 19, 2025. That was over a year ago, so things may have changed.
- Keeps coming up: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140°F, cited 3 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
- 5 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2025
- Passed Jun 30
Cycle Inspection
2 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140°F
- Minor 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 liquid waste improperly disposed of
- Failed May 19
Cycle Inspection
8 violations, 4 critical
- Critical Food-contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred
- Critical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140°F
- Critical Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations
- Critical Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas
- Minor 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 liquid waste improperly disposed of
- Minor Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests
- Minor Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food-contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained
- Minor Dishwashing and warewashing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient
- 2023
- Passed Dec 19
Cycle Inspection
2 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140°F
- Minor Dishwashing and warewashing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient
- 2022
- Passed Aug 22
Cycle Inspection
1 violation, 1 critical
- Critical No handwashing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or warewashing area. Handwashing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-handwashing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device
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