J. Restaurant

2479 Frederick Douglas Boulevard, Manhattan, NY 10027
African
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The latest visit found one violation, down from two violations the time before.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting J. Restaurant on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Jul 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was J. Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J. Restaurant on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J. Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at J. Restaurant.

How does J. Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

J. Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has J. Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at J. Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J. 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.