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Joe's Shanghai Restaurant

46 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10013
Chinese
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Joe's Shanghai Restaurant five times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The latest visit found two violations, down from six violations the time before.

The pattern that stands out is food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, which has been cited four times.

Joe's Shanghai Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
74
Feb 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
52
Jul 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
55
Jan 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
70
Jun 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
10I
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe's Shanghai Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe's Shanghai Restaurant on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Joe's Shanghai Restaurant.

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

Joe's Shanghai Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Joe's Shanghai Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Joe's Shanghai Restaurant 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 Shanghai Restaurant inspected?

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

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