Steve's Original Jerk Chicken

4902 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Steve's Original Jerk Chicken has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to five violations previously.

Across the inspection history, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Steve's Original Jerk Chicken is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

Feb 16, 2023

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

10F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Dec 21, 2022

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

02B

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

06C

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Unapproved outdoor, street or sidewalk cooking.

28-07

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

10G

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Steve's Original Jerk Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Steve's Original Jerk Chicken on file is from Mar 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Steve's Original Jerk Chicken.

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

Steve's Original Jerk Chicken most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Steve's Original Jerk Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Steve's Original Jerk Chicken have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Steve's Original 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 Steve's Original Jerk Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Steve's Original Jerk Chicken is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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