Joe's Pizza Of Park Slope
349 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10016
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 21, 2026
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalA problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 16 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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