Shah's Express / Castle Chicken Health Inspection Grade
Chicken · 86-55 Broadway, Queens, NY 11373
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
August 25, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Shah's Express / Castle Chicken currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 25, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
August 25, 2025
- Date
- August 25, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Aug 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 3, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 23, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 7, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Shah's Express / Castle Chicken has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and June 2024. Its latest score was 12, lower than its June 2024 score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Shah's Express / Castle Chicken's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shah's Express / Castle Chicken's current NYC health grade?
Shah's Express / Castle Chicken currently has a A grade.
When was Shah's Express / Castle Chicken last inspected?
Shah's Express / Castle Chicken was last inspected on August 25, 2025.
What was Shah's Express / Castle Chicken's latest inspection score?
Shah's Express / Castle Chicken's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Shah's Express / Castle Chicken have in its latest inspection?
Shah's Express / Castle Chicken had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Shah's Express / Castle Chicken located?
Shah's Express / Castle Chicken is located at 86-55 Broadway in Queens, NY 11373.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50105757
Last updated: June 26, 2026