Current Grade
Current grade
C
Latest score
35
Last inspection
September 12, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
29 / 6
Cafe Joah currently has a C grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 12, 2025 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 35 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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
September 12, 2025
- Date
- September 12, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- C
- Score
- 35
- Critical points
- 29
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Sep 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 28, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe Joah's most recent graded inspection in September 2025 was a C, after a A in September 2023.
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.
Cafe Joah's latest score: 35
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe Joah's current NYC health grade?
Cafe Joah currently has a C grade.
When was Cafe Joah last inspected?
Cafe Joah was last inspected on September 12, 2025.
What was Cafe Joah's latest inspection score?
Cafe Joah's latest inspection score was 35 points.
How many violations did Cafe Joah have in its latest inspection?
Cafe Joah had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Cafe Joah located?
Cafe Joah is located at 212th Avenue A in Manhattan, NY 10009.
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: 50125792
Last updated: July 3, 2026