King Sunshine #2 Jerk Center

1294 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at King Sunshine #2 Jerk Center, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 29, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is dishwashing and ware washing, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Bronx restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

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

Jul 1, 2024

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

Apr 5, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was King Sunshine #2 Jerk Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King Sunshine #2 Jerk Center on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King Sunshine #2 Jerk Center?

Across the inspection record, dishwashing and ware washing has been cited two times, more than any other issue at King Sunshine #2 Jerk Center.

How does King Sunshine #2 Jerk Center compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

King Sunshine #2 Jerk Center most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has King Sunshine #2 Jerk Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at King Sunshine #2 Jerk Center have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at King Sunshine #2 Jerk Center means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is King Sunshine #2 Jerk Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, King Sunshine #2 Jerk Center is inspected around two times per year on average.

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