Jimbo's Burger Palace

535 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10037

American

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Jimbo's Burger Palace four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus two before.

After cooking or removal from hot holding comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Jul 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

02B

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

Mar 10, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

06F

Unclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.

03C

Feb 2, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

09C

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimbo's Burger Palace last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimbo's Burger Palace on file is from Jan 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimbo's Burger Palace?

Across the inspection record, after cooking or removal from hot holding has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Jimbo's Burger Palace.

How does Jimbo's Burger Palace compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Jimbo's Burger Palace most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Jimbo's Burger Palace's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jimbo's Burger Palace 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 Jimbo's Burger Palace 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 Jimbo's Burger Palace inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jimbo's Burger Palace is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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