Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
April 29, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
House of Joy currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 29, 2026 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 29, 2026
- Date
- April 29, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
9 inspections
Apr 29, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 15, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 5, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 24, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 16, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Jun 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Mar 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 12, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
House of Joy has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2026 and January 2026. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its January 2026 score of 11.
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.
House of Joy's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is House of Joy's current NYC health grade?
House of Joy currently has a A grade.
When was House of Joy last inspected?
House of Joy was last inspected on April 29, 2026.
What was House of Joy's latest inspection score?
House of Joy's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did House of Joy have in its latest inspection?
House of Joy had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is House of Joy located?
House of Joy is located at 28 Pell Street in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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: 50114708
Last updated: July 3, 2026