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Joe's Bar & Grill

257 Avenue U, New York City, NY 11223 · Brooklyn · American

Passed all 4 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
4
4 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-26
Pass Rate
100%
0 failures
Score
79/100
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4 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-26
No closures across all 4 inspections on record
5 sanitation violations found across 3 inspections
3 pest activity violations found across 2 inspections
Sanitation critical
Pest Activity critical
Food Temperature critical
Plumbing & Waste minor
Other minor
2026-02-26 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 3
minor Pest Activity

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

minor 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 Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

2024-02-20 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

2023-03-21 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, co

minor Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

minor Pest Activity

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

critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

minor Plumbing & Waste

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq

2023-03-21 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1
minor Other

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

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