KING SUNSHINE #2 JERK CENTER.

NYC Health Dept

1294 WESTCHESTER AVENUE · BRONX, NEW YORK CITY

Closed by NYC Health Dept, Apr 2026. Reopened May 2026.

6 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected May 2026 · 8 critical violations in the last 12 months · closure on record Apr 2026.

CLOSURE ON RECORD

Closed by NYC Health Dept on April 30, 2026. Reopened May 1, 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 1
2026
PASS · 0 violations
APR 30
2026
FAIL 8 violations 7 CRITICAL
Critical Other
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for
Not Critical Food Temperature
Thawing procedure improper.
Critical Other
No or inadequate potable water supply. Water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. Bottled water not NY State certified. Cross connection in potable water supply system.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical Sanitation
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
Critical Employee Hygiene
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand
Critical Food Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
OCT 29
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Critical Food Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
JUL 1
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Not Critical Sanitation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
APR 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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APR 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Not Critical Other
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Not Critical Other
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
Not Critical Other
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

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