Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
51
Last inspection
May 12, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
40 / 11
86 Joy Cafe currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 12, 2026 found 9 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 51 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Latest Inspection Details
May 12, 2026
- Date
- May 12, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 51
- Critical points
- 40
- Non-critical points
- 11
- Violations
- 9 (5 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
May 12, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
86 Joy Cafe received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2024 with a score of 13.
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.
86 Joy Cafe's latest score: 51
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is 86 Joy Cafe's current NYC health grade?
86 Joy Cafe does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was 86 Joy Cafe last inspected?
86 Joy Cafe was last inspected on May 12, 2026.
What was 86 Joy Cafe's latest inspection score?
86 Joy Cafe's latest inspection score was 51 points.
How many violations did 86 Joy Cafe have in its latest inspection?
86 Joy Cafe had 9 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is 86 Joy Cafe located?
86 Joy Cafe is located at 8608 4th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11209.
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: 50162404
Last updated: July 3, 2026