Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant

2143 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, Manhattan, NY
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant was last inspected on Nov 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Feb 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 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
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
Mar 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant.

How does Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant 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 Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.