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Joe's Pizza

211 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Joe's Pizza has been inspected five times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Joe's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Aug 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Aug 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
30
Dec 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
May 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe's Pizza on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joe's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joe's Pizza.

How does Joe's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Joe's Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Joe's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Joe's Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joe's Pizza 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's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joe's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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