Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
27
Last inspection
June 16, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
25 / 2
Joe Jr. currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 16, 2026 found 5 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- 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
June 16, 2026
- Date
- June 16, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 25
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 5 (4 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 20, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 16, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Joe Jr. received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in August 2024 with a score of 21.
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.
Joe Jr.'s latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe Jr.'s current NYC health grade?
Joe Jr. does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Joe Jr. last inspected?
Joe Jr. was last inspected on June 16, 2026.
What was Joe Jr.'s latest inspection score?
Joe Jr.'s latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did Joe Jr. have in its latest inspection?
Joe Jr. had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Joe Jr. located?
Joe Jr. is located at 167 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10003.
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: 50073766
Last updated: June 26, 2026