23418 Merrick Blvd
Queens, NY 11422
(718) 276-2123
Current Inspection Grade: A
At A Glance
Merrick Jerk has an average score of 8.33 from 3 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is under 14, which equates to having an A average. This shows that Merrick Jerk consistently maintains a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit. In recent history, Merrick Jerk has earned a Grade A on all its initial inspections. Well done.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit. In recent history, Merrick Jerk has earned a Grade A on all its initial inspections. Well done.
Inspection History
12/13/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 6 | A
- 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.
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- 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.
12/21/2021 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 6 | A
- Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.
- Thawing procedures improper.
- Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
02/27/2020 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 13 | A
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.
- Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
02/27/2020 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
- Current letter grade sign not posted.
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