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Joy Indian Restaurant: health inspection history

301 Flatbush Avenue, New York City, NY 11217

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Address
301 Flatbush Avenue, New York City, NY 11217
Borough
Brooklyn
Cuisine (as listed)
Indian
Most recent grade
Grade A issued Apr 1, 2026
Latest inspection
Apr 1, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown
3 inspections, Jun 5, 2023 to Apr 1, 2026

Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 8 violations, of which 3 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 12 points. Among 255 graded restaurants in ZIP 11217, the median score behind the latest grade is 10 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

Inspection history

Apr 1, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
  • 04JCritical Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
  • 08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Nov 8, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 11Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 10FNot critical 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.

Jun 5, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 8Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
  • 10FNot critical 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.

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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.