The Joyce Theater

175 Eighth Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011
American
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2019
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Joyce Theater has been inspected four times since 2016. The Joyce Theater was last inspected on Feb 20, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at The Joyce Theater since Feb 20, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Food not protected from potential source of contamination” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86
Dec 18, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
78
Sep 26, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Hand wash sign not posted
10J
82
May 5, 2016
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
Smoke free workplace smoking policy inadequate, not posted, not provided to employees.
15L
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Joyce Theater last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Joyce Theater on file is from Feb 20, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Joyce Theater?

Across the inspection record, “food not protected from potential source of contamination” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Joyce Theater.

How does The Joyce Theater compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Joyce Theater most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Joyce Theater's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Joyce Theater have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Joyce Theater means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.