Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
January 3, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 0
Joy Kitchen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 3, 2025 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 3, 2025
- Date
- January 3, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 26, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 19, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Joy Kitchen's most recent graded inspection in January 2025 was a A, after a B in February 2024.
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.
Joy Kitchen's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joy Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
Joy Kitchen currently has a A grade.
When was Joy Kitchen last inspected?
Joy Kitchen was last inspected on January 3, 2025.
What was Joy Kitchen's latest inspection score?
Joy Kitchen's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did Joy Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
Joy Kitchen had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Joy Kitchen located?
Joy Kitchen is located at 497 7th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11215.
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: 50143451
Last updated: July 3, 2026