Jake's Dilemma

430 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
American
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Jake's Dilemma is still short, with only two visits logged. Jake's Dilemma was last inspected on Oct 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to three.

Looking across the full record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

Jake's Dilemma's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78
Oct 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jake's Dilemma last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jake's Dilemma on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jake's Dilemma?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Jake's Dilemma.

How does Jake's Dilemma compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Jake's Dilemma most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Jake's Dilemma's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jake's Dilemma have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jake's Dilemma means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.