Good Joy

Name: Good Joy
Address: 216 Dekalb Avenue, NYC, NY, 11205, US
Telephone: (917) 775-2900

216 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Grade A · as of Jan 28, 2026

Good Joy was last inspected on January 28, 2026 with a result of “Violations were cited in the following area(s)”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

January 28, 2026 · Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection

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Result: Violations were cited in the following area(s)

2 paperwork

PaperworkSigns & paperwork

Required healthy-eating information wasn’t posted.

Official wording (code 20-08)
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
PaperworkSigns & paperwork

Required choking first-aid or alcohol-and-pregnancy signs (or resuscitation masks) were missing.

Official wording (code 20-04)
“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.

Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

Jan 28, 2026 A 9 points (A range)

Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
1 critical1 general Show violations
- CriticalFood temperature
  
  Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.
  
  Official wording (code 02G)
  Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- GeneralOther
  
  No contract with a licensed exterminator, or pest-control records missing.
  
  Official wording (code 28-06)
  Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Oct 7, 2024 A 10 points (A range)

Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection
1 critical1 general Show violations
- CriticalFood temperature
  
  Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.
  
  Official wording (code 02G)
  Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
  
  Official wording (code 10B)
  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.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.