American · New York City, NY

Jef's Express

520 Madison Avenue

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Jef's Express last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on May 19, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 7).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 1 inspection on record, from May 19, 2026 to May 19, 2026.
Has Jef's Express ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 19, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

May 19, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 7 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 06FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, May 19, 2026 · Original Source

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