JIMBO'S BURGER PALACE

GRADE A

Friday, March 10, 2023

Overview

JIMBO'S BURGER PALACE in Harlem (North) received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on March 10, 2023, scoring 13 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
535 LENOX AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10037
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
5 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06F

Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

⚠️ Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to 30+ surfaces, causing facility-wide contamination.

📋 Code Requirements

Store wiping cloths in sanitizer AT ALL TIMES between uses: 50-100ppm chlorine or 200-400ppm quaternary ammonium. Change solution when visibly dirty or every 4 hours. Use separate cloths for food contact vs non-food contact. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
⚠ CRITICAL 03C

NYC Health Code Violation 03C

Unclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 03C to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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JIMBO'S BURGER PALACE — Inspection Questions

Did JIMBO'S BURGER PALACE pass their NYC health inspection on March 10, 2023?
JIMBO'S BURGER PALACE passed with an A grade on March 10, 2023 with a score of 13 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did JIMBO'S BURGER PALACE have?
JIMBO'S BURGER PALACE had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06F mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06F (Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer) is a critical violation. Wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to 30+ surfaces, causing facility-wide contamination.
What does violation code 03C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 03C (NYC Health Code Violation 03C) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 03C to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.