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Principal Consultant
Andy
Jean-Jacques
Jean-Jacques
Restaurateur Consulting · New York, NY
Former NYC DOH Inspector · Former DOE Educator
Former NYC DOH Inspector · Former DOE Educator
20+ years of NYC food safety experience — on both sides of the inspection.
Press & Media
As Featured In
Modern Restaurant Management
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Inspectors aren't there to help you pass — that's my job.
— Andy Jean-Jacques, Founder · Restaurateur Consulting
The Story
The Inspector's Perspective
Andy spent years as a NYC DOH inspector — issuing the grades that make or break a restaurant. He learned that most violations aren't malicious. They're preventable. Most B grades are reversible with the right system in place.
Former NYC DOH Inspector
The Educator's Approach
Andy's background as a NYC DOE educator shapes everything. We don't just flag problems — we teach your team why they happen and how to fix them for good. The goal is a culture of food safety, not just passing one inspection.
Former NYC DOE Educator
Why Restaurateur Consulting
Andy founded Restaurateur Consulting to be the partner most owners never knew they needed. DOH inspections, OATH hearings, HACCP plans, licensing — one consultant, no surprises.
NYC-Founded · Mission-Driven
Credentials & Experience
NYC
Former DOH Inspector
Conducted restaurant inspections across all five boroughs using DOHMH methodology.
DOE
Former Educator
NYC Department of Education background — methodology-first teaching applied to food safety.
20+
Years Experience
Two decades in NYC food safety, licensing, HACCP planning, and compliance consulting.
OATH
Tribunal Advocate
Experienced in NYC OATH hearings — fine reduction, grade challenges, and appeals.
What Clients Say About Andy
★★★★★
"Andy doesn't just tell you what's wrong — he explains why it's a violation, what the inspector is looking for, and exactly how to fix it. That knowledge sticks."
★★★★★
"I've worked with two other consultants before Andy. None of them had his level of detail or his ability to explain the regulations in plain language my staff could follow."
★★★★★
"It's because of your help too — the thermometer, the CPR kit… small things, but we followed every recommendation. We got our A!"