Wadadli Jerk
419 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11216
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 8, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 8, 2025
A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
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 washing food.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 19 rodent inspections on record, 6 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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