Joy Love Club

232 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

Chinese

Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Joy Love Club three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to five.

When inspectors have written things up, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Joy Love Club on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

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

Nov 16, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

10F

Feb 2, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04L

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joy Love Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joy Love Club on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joy Love Club?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joy Love Club.

How does Joy Love Club compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Joy Love Club most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Joy Love Club's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Joy Love Club have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Joy Love Club 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 Joy Love Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joy Love Club is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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