The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace

Name: The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace
Address: 1977 Jerome Avenue, NYC, NY, 10453, US
Telephone: (914) 320-5503

1977 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

Hamburgers University Heights-Morris Heights (914) 320-5503

Grade A · as of Jul 10, 2026

The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace was last inspected on July 10, 2026 and scored 12 points (A range). Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 10, 2026 · Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

Score: 12 points (A range)

1 critical1 general1 paperwork

CriticalFood temperature

Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

Official wording (code 02G)
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.
GeneralFacility upkeep

Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

Official wording (code 10F)
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.
PaperworkFood handling

No “wash hands” sign at the hand sink.

Official wording (code 09E)
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.