J. RESTAURANT in Harlem (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025
📍 2479 FREDERICK DOUGLAS BOULEVARD, Manhattan, NY 10027 ·
🍽️ African
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🚇 125th Street-Lenox
Overview
J. Restaurant in Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. The African cuisine restaurant has 2 inspections on record dating to 2024, both resulting in Grade A, with no emergency closures.
2
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
J. RESTAURANT in Harlem (North): Full Inspection History (2 records)
GRADE A
Nov 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE A
Jul 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
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J. RESTAURANT in Harlem (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was J. RESTAURANT last inspected?
- J. RESTAURANT was last inspected on November 18, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is J. RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- J. RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has J. RESTAURANT had?
- J. RESTAURANT has 2 health inspections on record from July 2024 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at J. RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at J. RESTAURANT was 11 points on July 9, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has J. RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- No. J. RESTAURANT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.