JERK HOUSE in Manhattan
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 6, 2025
📍 2143 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan, NY ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard in Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has received Grade A on 2 of its 3 inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
JERK HOUSE in Manhattan: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Nov 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, r...
GRADE A
Feb 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Mar 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other t...
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JERK HOUSE in Manhattan: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was JERK HOUSE last inspected?
- JERK HOUSE was last inspected on November 6, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is JERK HOUSE's current health grade?
- JERK HOUSE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has JERK HOUSE had?
- JERK HOUSE has 3 health inspections on record from March 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at JERK HOUSE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at JERK HOUSE was 13 points on November 6, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has JERK HOUSE ever received a Grade C?
- No. JERK HOUSE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.