Jam'it Bistro

367 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Jam'it Bistro appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around four violations found each time.

The pattern that stands out is anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

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

Jun 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

10B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Jun 6, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Jan 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Apr 11, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jam'it Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jam'it Bistro on file is from Nov 20, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jam'it Bistro?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jam'it Bistro.

How does Jam'it Bistro compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Jam'it Bistro most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Jam'it Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Jam'it Bistro have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jam'it Bistro 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 Jam'it Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jam'it Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.

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