El Jobo Restaurant
54 EAST 181 STREET, Bronx, 10453
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 28, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 2 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 10 (7 critical) |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 11 (6 critical) |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| May 8, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 38 rodent inspections on record, 15 finding rat activity.
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