Jimmy Max Restaurant
280 WATCHOGUE ROAD, Staten Island, 10314
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 27, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 27, 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.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Jan 19, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Jan 3, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
Check any restaurant before you go
Radius puts New York City’s inspection record in your pocket, in plain English.
Looking for something else in New York City? Browse New York City inspections.