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Grade AAmerican

Jax Inn Diner

72-12 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11372

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (10 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Sep 29, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Sep 29, 2025

  • Raw 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

  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Sep 29, 2025Grade AAdministrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Aug 21, 2025Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection7 (5 critical)
Dec 23, 2024Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (3 critical)
Oct 7, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)
Jun 14, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Jan 30, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (4 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.
  • 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
  • 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.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 16 rodent inspections on record, 6 finding rat activity.
  • 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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