T & J Jamaican Flava

1257 Park Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, T & J Jamaican Flava has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting T & J Jamaican Flava on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
Aug 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Jun 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
61
Mar 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was T & J Jamaican Flava last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at T & J Jamaican Flava on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at T & J Jamaican Flava?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at T & J Jamaican Flava.

How does T & J Jamaican Flava compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

T & J Jamaican Flava most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has T & J Jamaican Flava's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at T & J Jamaican Flava have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at T & J Jamaican Flava 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 T & J Jamaican Flava inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, T & J Jamaican Flava is inspected roughly once per year on average.