Jojo Chicken/lao Jie
135-45 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, 11354
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Feb 6, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 6, 2025
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Aug 27, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
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.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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