Gold Star Jerk Center

3768 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10467

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Gold Star Jerk Center has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Gold Star Jerk Center's latest score of 58 falls below the Bronx average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jan 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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.

10B

Apr 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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.

04N

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Nov 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

Aug 29, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gold Star Jerk Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gold Star Jerk Center on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gold Star Jerk Center?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gold Star Jerk Center.

How does Gold Star Jerk Center compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Gold Star Jerk Center most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Gold Star Jerk Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gold Star Jerk Center have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gold Star Jerk Center means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Gold Star Jerk Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gold Star Jerk Center is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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