King Jamaican and American Health Inspection Grade
Caribbean · 2515 7th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10039
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
December 18, 2024
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 7
King Jamaican and American currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 18, 2024 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
December 18, 2024
- Date
- December 18, 2024
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 22, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
King Jamaican and American has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2024 and March 2023. Its latest score remained 13 in both inspections.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
King Jamaican and American's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is King Jamaican and American's current NYC health grade?
King Jamaican and American currently has a A grade.
When was King Jamaican and American last inspected?
King Jamaican and American was last inspected on December 18, 2024.
What was King Jamaican and American's latest inspection score?
King Jamaican and American's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did King Jamaican and American have in its latest inspection?
King Jamaican and American had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is King Jamaican and American located?
King Jamaican and American is located at 2515 7th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10039.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50098121
Last updated: June 26, 2026