Joe Bakery

8517 18 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Joe Bakery appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. On Feb 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Joe Bakery's latest score of 82 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Jan 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

06D

Aug 15, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations.

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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.

02G

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

05D

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.

06C

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

06D

May 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

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.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe Bakery on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joe Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Joe Bakery.

How does Joe Bakery compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Joe Bakery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Joe Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joe Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Joe Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joe Bakery is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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