J's on the Bay

1189 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10305
American
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, J's on the Bay has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, which has been cited two times.

J's on the Bay's latest score of 86 sits above the Staten Island average of 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Mar 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
74
Jun 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was J's on the Bay last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J's on the Bay on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J's on the Bay?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J's on the Bay.

How does J's on the Bay compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

J's on the Bay most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has J's on the Bay's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at J's on the Bay 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's on the Bay 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's on the Bay inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J's on the Bay is inspected roughly once per year on average.