Joe's Pub / the Library at the Public
Inspectors have visited Joe's Pub / the Library at the Public four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The last inspection found four violations, up from three the time before.
Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe's Pub / the Library at the Public last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe's Pub / the Library at the Public on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe's Pub / the Library at the Public?
Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Joe's Pub / the Library at the Public.
How does Joe's Pub / the Library at the Public compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Joe's Pub / the Library at the Public most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Joe's Pub / the Library at the Public's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Joe's Pub / the Library at the Public have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joe's Pub / the Library at the Public means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Joe's Pub / the Library at the Public inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joe's Pub / the Library at the Public is inspected roughly once per year on average.