Inspection conducted Dec 1, 2025 · Data released by DOHMH Feb 27, 2026
GRADE B VIOLATIONS
Jbc Ramen & Dumplings Gets Grade B After Inspection - Queens
Published March 2, 2026 5:57 PM
35-18 30 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11103 · Asian/Asian Fusion
27
Violation Score A: 0-13 · B: 14-27 · C: 28+
Queens, NY — Jbc Ramen & Dumplings, located at 35-18 30th Avenue in Astoria, received a Grade B with a score of 27 following a health inspection conducted on December 1, 2025. The score places the restaurant at the very top of the Grade B range, just one point below the 28-point threshold that triggers a Grade C.
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The inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on February 27, 2026, nearly three months after the inspection took place.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors identified one critical violation during the December inspection:
A Food Protection Certificate (FPC) was not held by a manager or supervisor of food operations, cited under violation code 04A. New York City requires that every food service establishment have at least one supervisory staff member on duty who holds a valid Food Protection Certificate issued by DOHMH. This certificate confirms that the individual has completed an approved food safety course and passed an examination covering proper food handling, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and sanitation procedures.
No non-critical violations were recorded during the inspection.
While only one violation was documented, the 27-point score indicates the violation was assessed at the maximum severity level for this category. A score this high for a single critical violation reflects the importance the city's health code places on having certified food safety supervision present during food operations.
Food Safety Context
The Food Protection Certificate requirement is established under NYC Health Code Article 81 and aligns with FDA Food Code guidelines for food service management. The regulation exists to ensure that at least one person in a supervisory role at every food establishment has demonstrated knowledge of safe food handling practices.
The absence of a certified food protection manager means there may be no on-site supervisor formally trained to identify and correct food safety hazards such as improper holding temperatures, cross-contamination risks, or inadequate handwashing procedures. The FDA Food Code identifies the person in charge as a key safeguard in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks at retail food establishments.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available for Jbc Ramen & Dumplings in the DOHMH database. This December 2025 inspection appears to be the first recorded inspection for this establishment at this location.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on the total violation points accumulated during an inspection. Fewer points indicate fewer or less severe violations:
A: 0–13 points — Minimal violations found
B: 14–27 points — Moderate violations found
C: 28 or more points — Significant violations found
With a score of 27, Jbc Ramen & Dumplings sits at the upper boundary of the Grade B range. Restaurants that receive a B or C grade on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection and can also contest their grade through an administrative tribunal hearing.
Residents can look up restaurant inspection results, scores, and grades for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available on the NYC Open Data portal. Inspection data reflects conditions observed at the time of the inspection and may not represent current conditions at the establishment.
CRITICAL Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (Code 02B)
CRITICAL Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (Code 02B)
CRITICAL Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (Code 04A)
CRITICAL Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (Code 04A)
CRITICAL Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (Code 02B)
CRITICAL Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (Code 06D)
Non-Critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. (Code 28-06)
CRITICAL Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (Code 02B)
CRITICAL Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (Code 04A)
Non-Critical 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. (Code 10F)
Non-Critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical 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. (Code 10F)
CRITICAL Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (Code 04A)
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection data from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), released under the NYC Open Data program.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI (Claude) to synthesize official inspection data into accessible reporting, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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Regulatory References: NYC Health Code Article 81, FDA Food Code (2022). NYC Restaurant Inspections is an independent public data reporting service. We are not affiliated with the City of New York.
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