JAY & SON LATIN FLAVOR
879 BROADWAY, Brooklyn, NY, 11206
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 13, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Result
- Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 16
- Jurisdiction
- Kings County (Brooklyn), NY
Violations (16)
- 05HCritical
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
- 06DCritical
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 04JCritical
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.
- 03ECritical
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.
- 04HCritical
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 05ACritical
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
- 04DCritical
Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; Worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.
- 06CCritical
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 04LCritical
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04ACritical
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 05ECritical
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.
- 28-06
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10G
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 10F
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.
- 10D
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.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Kings County (Brooklyn), NY health department. Data refreshed September 6, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.