Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
32
Last inspection
March 18, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
24 / 8
Jerk House currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 18, 2026 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 32 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
March 18, 2026
- Date
- March 18, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 32
- Critical points
- 24
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 6 (3 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Mar 18, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Jerk House does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Jerk House's latest score: 32
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jerk House's current NYC health grade?
Jerk House currently has a Z grade.
When was Jerk House last inspected?
Jerk House was last inspected on March 18, 2026.
What was Jerk House's latest inspection score?
Jerk House's latest inspection score was 32 points.
How many violations did Jerk House have in its latest inspection?
Jerk House had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Jerk House located?
Jerk House is located at 503 West 57th Street in Manhattan, NY 10019.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50157459
Last updated: July 3, 2026