Peppa's Jerk Chicken

1853 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Peppa's Jerk Chicken, the earliest from 2022. Peppa's Jerk Chicken was last inspected on Dec 15, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

Peppa's Jerk Chicken's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2024

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

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

Jul 1, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

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

08A

Oct 3, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peppa's Jerk Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peppa's Jerk Chicken on file is from Dec 15, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peppa's Jerk Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Peppa's Jerk Chicken.

How does Peppa's Jerk Chicken compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Peppa's Jerk Chicken most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Peppa's Jerk Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peppa's Jerk Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Peppa's Jerk Chicken 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 Peppa's Jerk Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Peppa's Jerk Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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