Joju / Joju Bowl

83-25 Broadway, Queens, NY 11373

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Joju / Joju Bowl appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 1, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to four.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Joju / Joju Bowl squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 1, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

May 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.

04E

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

06D

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Mar 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04M

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

May 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 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

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

02G

10B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joju / Joju Bowl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joju / Joju Bowl on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joju / Joju Bowl?

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 Joju / Joju Bowl.

How does Joju / Joju Bowl compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Joju / Joju Bowl most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Joju / Joju Bowl's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Joju / Joju Bowl have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Joju / Joju Bowl 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 Joju / Joju Bowl inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joju / Joju Bowl is inspected around two times per year on average.

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