New Joy Kitchen Joy Taco

138-36 86 Avenue, Queens, NY 11435
Fusion
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, New Joy Kitchen Joy Taco has three inspections in the public record. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; New Joy Kitchen Joy Taco is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
95
Mar 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
90
May 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Joy Kitchen Joy Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Joy Kitchen Joy Taco on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Joy Kitchen Joy Taco?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New Joy Kitchen Joy Taco.

How does New Joy Kitchen Joy Taco compare to other restaurants in Queens?

New Joy Kitchen Joy Taco most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has New Joy Kitchen Joy Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New Joy Kitchen Joy Taco have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Joy Kitchen Joy Taco 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 New Joy Kitchen Joy Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Joy Kitchen Joy Taco is inspected roughly once per year on average.