Jamaican Flavors

1397 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Jamaican Flavors appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Jul 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

Jul 14, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 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

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

06D

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jamaican Flavors last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jamaican Flavors on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Jamaican Flavors compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Jamaican Flavors most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Jamaican Flavors' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jamaican Flavors have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jamaican Flavors 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 Jamaican Flavors inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jamaican Flavors is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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