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Chicken · Elmhurst
SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN health grade & inspection history
86-55 BROADWAY, Queens, NY 11373
12 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Aug 25, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Aug 25, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 25, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04NCritical violation
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.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10E
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Score trend
SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN inspection history
15 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2025 | A | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 9, 2025 | — | 27 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 3, 2024 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 23, 2023 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Sep 7, 2022 | — | 27 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 06DRecorded in 3 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 04NRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10ERecorded in 2 inspections
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Official location
SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN on the map
Common questions
SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Aug 25, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was SHAH'S EXPRESS / CASTLE CHICKEN last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 25, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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