Joe's Pub / The Library at the Public Health Inspection Grade
New American · 425 Lafayette Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
November 12, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 3
Joe's Pub / The Library at the Public currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 12, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
- 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
November 12, 2025
- Date
- November 12, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Nov 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).
Jan 16, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 10, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Joe's Pub / The Library at the Public has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2025 and January 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its January 2024 score of 12.
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's Pub / The Library at the Public's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe's Pub / The Library at the Public's current NYC health grade?
Joe's Pub / The Library at the Public currently has a A grade.
When was Joe's Pub / The Library at the Public last inspected?
Joe's Pub / The Library at the Public was last inspected on November 12, 2025.
What was Joe's Pub / The Library at the Public's latest inspection score?
Joe's Pub / The Library at the Public's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Joe's Pub / The Library at the Public have in its latest inspection?
Joe's Pub / The Library at the Public had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Joe's Pub / The Library at the Public located?
Joe's Pub / The Library at the Public is located at 425 Lafayette Street 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: 40662495
Last updated: June 26, 2026