Farmers Jerk Center

419 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Farmers Jerk Center's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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.
10F
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78
Dec 11, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04F
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.
02G
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
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.
10F
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Farmers Jerk Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Farmers Jerk Center on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Farmers Jerk Center?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Farmers Jerk Center.

How does Farmers Jerk Center compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Farmers Jerk Center most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Farmers Jerk Center's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Farmers Jerk Center have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Farmers Jerk Center means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.