Joypot

23-10 Jackson Avenue, Queens, NY 11101

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged four inspections at Joypot, the earliest from 2023. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: nine violations versus five before.

Looking across the full record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Joypot trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

06D

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

08A

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

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

10G

Dec 3, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04L

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Jan 18, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 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

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

06E

10F

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

10G

Oct 12, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

06C

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

04L

Food worker or vendor working or is knowingly or negligently permitted to work in fse while afflicted with infected wound or reportable communicable disease. no spitting allowed. spitting anywhere in the establishment is prohibited.

04B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joypot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joypot on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joypot?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Joypot.

How does Joypot compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Joypot most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Joypot's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Joypot have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around nine more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Joypot means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Joypot inspected?

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

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