Jack's Cuisine

1591 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2024

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Jack's Cuisine three times, with records going back to 2021. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The most recent inspection turned up nine violations, more than the three found previously.

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

04K

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

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

08A

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

May 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06D

10F

10B

Dec 3, 2021

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.

04J

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jack's Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jack's Cuisine on file is from Nov 4, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jack's Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, properly scaled and calibrated thermometer has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jack's Cuisine.

How does Jack's Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Jack's Cuisine most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Jack's Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jack's Cuisine have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around nine more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Jack's Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Jack's Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jack's Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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