Tony’s By Joe & John’s
336 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11237
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 30, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 30, 2025
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.
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 general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | Grade A | Trans Fat / Initial Inspection | 7 (2 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 23 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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