Jerk House

503 West 57 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Jerk House is still short, with only two visits logged. Jerk House was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55
Jul 29, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jerk House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jerk House on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jerk House?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jerk House.

How does Jerk House compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Jerk House most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Jerk House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jerk House have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jerk House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.