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Grade AAmerican

Joe Jr.

167 3 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10003

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (13 days ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 28, 2026

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    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.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 28, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Jun 16, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)
Dec 23, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (2 critical)
Oct 30, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection11 (7 critical)
Aug 20, 2024Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)
Apr 16, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 9 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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