Merrick Jerk

234-18 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11422

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Merrick Jerk, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after six on the prior visit.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Merrick Jerk is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 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

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

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

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

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

04L

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

08A

10F

Dec 13, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Merrick Jerk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Merrick Jerk on file is from Jan 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Merrick Jerk?

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 Merrick Jerk.

How does Merrick Jerk compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Merrick Jerk most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Merrick Jerk's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Merrick Jerk have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Merrick Jerk 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 Merrick Jerk inspected?

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

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