Nicky's Jamaican Cuisine

766 East 80 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Nicky's Jamaican Cuisine appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

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

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Nov 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
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
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
64
Jun 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Feb 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nicky's Jamaican Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nicky's Jamaican Cuisine on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nicky's Jamaican Cuisine?

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 Nicky's Jamaican Cuisine.

How does Nicky's Jamaican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Nicky's Jamaican Cuisine most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Nicky's Jamaican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nicky's Jamaican Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nicky's Jamaican Cuisine 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 Nicky's Jamaican Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nicky's Jamaican Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.