Grade ACaribbean

Jumieka

601 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, 10022

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · New York City health department

Food 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.
Critical
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 staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Critical

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Mar 10, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (3 critical)
Dec 1, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)
Jul 23, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (3 critical)
Jul 13, 2023	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	1 (1 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

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.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

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