Jalapeno Shack

3167 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Jalapeno Shack. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 8, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Equipment used for rop not approved by the department

28-04

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Apr 24, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

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

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

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

04L

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

10F

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jalapeno Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jalapeno Shack on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jalapeno Shack?

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 Jalapeno Shack.

How does Jalapeno Shack compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Jalapeno Shack most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Jalapeno Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jalapeno Shack 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 Jalapeno Shack means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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