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J. Restaurant

2479 Frederick Douglas Boulevard, Manhattan, NY 10027

African Central Harlem North-Polo Grounds (212) 862-3663

Grade A · as of Nov 18, 2025

J. Restaurant was last inspected on November 18, 2025 and scored 7 points (A range). Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

November 18, 2025 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 7 points (A range)

1 critical
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

    Official wording (code 02B)

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

ABJul 9, 2024: 111124/07Nov 18, 2025: 7725/11
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. A 11 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalPests

      Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

      Official wording (code 04N)

      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.

    • GeneralPests

      The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

      Official wording (code 08A)

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

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.