El Jobo Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
74
Score
Public records show eight inspections at El Jobo Restaurant stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 28, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so El Jobo Restaurant trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Aug 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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.
10F
90
Aug 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. carbon monoxide (co) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
05B
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.
10F
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
64
Jul 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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.
10F
30
Jun 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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.
06C
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.
04N
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
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.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
32
Mar 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Jobo Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Jobo Restaurant on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Jobo Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Jobo Restaurant.
How does El Jobo Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?
El Jobo Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.
Has El Jobo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Jobo Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Jobo Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Jobo Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Jobo Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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