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Jalapeno King

719 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Jalapeno King has six inspections on file, the first dated 2021. The most recent visit was on Aug 15, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around three violations found each time.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Jalapeno King is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
90
Apr 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Jun 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
04E
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Jan 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / 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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Oct 20, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
58
Aug 28, 2021
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jalapeno King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jalapeno King on file is from Aug 15, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jalapeno King?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jalapeno King.

How does Jalapeno King compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Jalapeno King most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Jalapeno King's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Jalapeno King have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Jalapeno King inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jalapeno King is inspected around two times per year on average.

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