CAFE JOAH.

NYC Health Dept

212 AVENUE A · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded C, 35 points (Sep 2025). Sanitation cited on 3 of the last 3 inspections.

3 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Sep 2025 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 12

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

Critical Pest Activity

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 fl

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

JUL 29

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

SEP 28

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Not Critical Sanitation

Not Critical Pest Activity

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

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