New York City, NY - A health department inspection at King Barka Jamaican & American Restaurant Inc. on 08/04/2025 revealed multiple health code violations.
Located in the heart of Harlem, King Barka Jamaican & American Restaurant Inc. operates from a prominent location at 301 West 135 Street, making it easily accessible to area customers.
The inspection report documents: "05c. Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided." Health officials note that these violations need attention to maintain proper compliance.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving temperature control, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive temperature control practices. Studies from public health organizations show that The FDA requires continuous temperature monitoring for all potentially hazardous foods in commercial kitchens. The USDA Safe Temperature Standards offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
The inspection found infractions involving pest control, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in HACCP Prevention Guidelines, Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
The examination revealed violations related to sanitation, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive sanitation practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. The FDA Sanitation Standards offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
Beyond regulatory requirements, such infractions may affect the restaurant's standing and customer relationships. Local food safety organizations monitor inspection results to provide information to the public.
Regulatory authorities have scheduled an extensive follow-up review to confirm that every infraction has been adequately corrected. Management are required to show complete correction before these violations will be deemed closed.
Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.
| SCORE | 25 |
| Community Board | 110 |
| BBL | 1019600011 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| NTA | MN03 |
| BORO | Manhattan |
| BUILDING | 301 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| Council District | 09 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/04/2025 |
| PHONE | 3476418572 |
| BIN | 1059461 |
| Census Tract | 022102 |
| DBA | KING BARKA JAMAICAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT INC |
| Latitude | 40.816533236128 |
| Longitude | -73.946610061474 |
| CAMIS | 50048165 |
| ZIPCODE | 10030 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Caribbean |
| STREET | WEST 135 STREET |
| VIOLATION CODES | 05C; 04N; 08A; 02B |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 05C: 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. || 04N: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies; blow flies; bottle flies; flesh flies; drain flies; Phorid flies and fruit flies. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. || 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. |
This inspection was conducted on August 4, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 05C: 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. | 04N: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
