Jooy Tea Shoppe
2049 86 STREET, Brooklyn, 11214
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 23, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 23, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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