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Joe's Restaurant

66-11 Forest Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Joe's Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Joe's Restaurant on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
90
Apr 2, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
64
Feb 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
61
Mar 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 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
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
37

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe's Restaurant on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

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 Restaurant.

How does Joe's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Joe's Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe's Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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

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