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Good Joy: health inspection history

216 Dekalb Avenue, New York City, NY 11205

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Address
216 Dekalb Avenue, New York City, NY 11205
Borough
Brooklyn
Cuisine (as listed)
Chinese
Most recent grade
Grade A issued Jan 28, 2026
Latest inspection
Jan 28, 2026 (Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection)
Records shown
3 inspections, Oct 7, 2024 to Jan 28, 2026

Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 6 violations, of which 2 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 9 points. Among 127 graded restaurants in ZIP 11205, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

Inspection history

Jan 28, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 20-08Not critical Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
  • 20-04Not critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

Jan 28, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 9Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 02GCritical 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.
  • 28-06Not critical Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

Oct 7, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 10Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10BNot critical 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.
  • 02GCritical 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.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.