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J & M Kellys Jamaican & American Restaurant

118-23 Guy R Brewer Boulevard, Queens, NY 11434
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, J & M Kellys Jamaican & American Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting J & M Kellys Jamaican & American Restaurant on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Mar 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55
Jan 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
Nov 30, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74
Jul 6, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was J & M Kellys Jamaican & American Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J & M Kellys Jamaican & American Restaurant on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J & M Kellys Jamaican & American Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J & M Kellys Jamaican & American Restaurant.

How does J & M Kellys Jamaican & American Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

J & M Kellys Jamaican & American Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has J & M Kellys Jamaican & American Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at J & M Kellys Jamaican & American Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J & M Kellys Jamaican & American Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is J & M Kellys Jamaican & American Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J & M Kellys Jamaican & American Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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