Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
21
Last inspection
April 29, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
17 / 4
Joy's Cafe currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 29, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 21 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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 mice or live mice 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.
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Latest Inspection Details
April 29, 2026
- Date
- April 29, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 21
- Critical points
- 17
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Apr 29, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Joy's Cafe does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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's Cafe's latest score: 21
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joy's Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Joy's Cafe currently has a N grade.
When was Joy's Cafe last inspected?
Joy's Cafe was last inspected on April 29, 2026.
What was Joy's Cafe's latest inspection score?
Joy's Cafe's latest inspection score was 21 points.
How many violations did Joy's Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Joy's Cafe had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Joy's Cafe located?
Joy's Cafe is located at 60 Bayard 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: 50181932
Last updated: July 3, 2026