The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace

3869 10 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034
American
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
41
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace was last inspected on Mar 16, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace's 41 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

4
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04F
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
05A
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
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
41
Jan 15, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
52
Nov 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
May 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace.

How does The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace is inspected around two times per year on average.