Health Inspection Report
JIMMY MAX RESTAURANT in New York, NY Failed Its Health Inspection on 01/27/25
New York, NY
Published: August 21, 2025
New York, NY - Health inspectors documented violations at JIMMY MAX RESTAURANT during a routine inspection conducted on 01/27/2025.
Situated at 280 WATCHOGUE ROAD, the establishment is part of Castleton Corners's active food service sector. The Castleton Corners area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 2 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation concerned food temperatures. Inspectors documented: 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.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.
The second violation related to hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.
Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.
This inspection data is provided by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The establishment had violations identified during the 01/27/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the New York City Health Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
What violations were found during this inspection?
The establishment was cited for health code violations during the inspection. See the full article for detailed violation information.
Why are these violations concerning?
Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.