Peppa's Jerk Chicken

226-08 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
90
Aug 13, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
70

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 Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains two 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 Queens?

Peppa's Jerk Chicken most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Peppa's Jerk Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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.