Manhattan, NY — The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace, a hamburger restaurant located at 3869 10th Avenue in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, received a score of 50 points during a health inspection conducted on March 16, 2026, placing it well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C rating.

The inspection was carried out by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), with data released publicly on March 18, 2026. Violations were cited, and the establishment's score represents a significant increase from its most recent prior inspections.

What Inspectors Found

During the March 16 inspection, inspectors documented one non-critical violation at the restaurant:

  • Code 08A: The establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests.

This violation indicates that inspectors identified environmental conditions within the restaurant that could attract or harbor pests. Such conditions may include gaps in walls or floors, improper food storage that could attract vermin, accumulated debris, or other structural or sanitary issues that create environments favorable to pest activity.

While the restaurant received only one cited violation category during this inspection cycle, the score of 50 points indicates that the conditions observed were assessed as substantial under the DOHMH's point-based scoring system, where higher scores reflect more serious or widespread concerns.

Food Safety Context

Pest-conducive conditions in food service establishments are addressed under NYC Health Code Article 81, which requires restaurants to maintain facilities free from conditions that attract or harbor vermin. The FDA Food Code similarly establishes standards for pest management in food service operations, requiring that establishments implement effective measures to prevent pest entry and harborage.

Conditions conducive to pests can pose food safety risks because rodents and insects are known vectors for foodborne pathogens. The presence of harborage conditions — even before active pest infestation is confirmed — is considered a preventable risk factor in food safety management.

Restaurant operators are expected to maintain ongoing pest management programs, seal potential entry points, eliminate food and water sources accessible to pests, and ensure proper waste management throughout their facilities.

Inspection History

A review of The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace's inspection record shows fluctuating scores over the past several years:

  • March 16, 2026: Score 50 (Grade C)
  • January 15, 2026: Score 30
  • November 27, 2024: Score 13 (Grade A)
  • May 1, 2024: Score 18
  • January 31, 2023: Score not recorded
  • October 6, 2022: Score 19 (Grade B)
  • April 21, 2022: Score 0

The restaurant's recent trajectory shows a notable decline. After achieving a Grade A score of 13 in November 2024, the establishment's score rose to 30 in January 2026 and then to 50 in the most recent March 2026 inspection. This pattern represents a considerable shift from the restaurant's 2024 performance, when it earned its best recorded grade.

The January 2026 score of 30 had already placed the restaurant in Grade C territory, making the March inspection the second consecutive cycle in which the establishment exceeded the 28-point threshold.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on inspection scores:

  • A: 0 to 13 points (lowest risk)
  • B: 14 to 27 points (moderate concerns)
  • C: 28 or more points (significant concerns)

Lower scores indicate fewer or less serious violations. A score of 50, as recorded at The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace, places the establishment well into Grade C range. Restaurants receiving a Grade C have the option to request a re-inspection or contest the grade through an adjudication process at the DOHMH's Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.

Consumers can look up any New York City restaurant's inspection history, including violation details and grade postings, through the DOHMH's publicly accessible database at the NYC Open Data portal. Inspection results for The Famous Jimbo's Hamburger Palace and all other city restaurants are available as public record and are updated regularly as new inspections are completed.

More About This Restaurant

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