HOUSE OF JOY in Chinatown Two Bridges
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026
📍 28 PELL STREET, Manhattan, NY 10013 ·
🍽️ Chinese
·
🚇 Canal Street
Overview
House of Joy in Chinatown has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH since 2022, though the restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 11 points. Across 9 inspections dating to 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A on 3 occasions, with no Grade B or C results on record.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
3
Grade A Inspections
HOUSE OF JOY in Chinatown Two Bridges: Emergency Closures (2)
HOUSE OF JOY in Chinatown Two Bridges: Full Inspection History (10 records)
Apr 15, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 60
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Violations:
04M
GRADE A
Jan 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Violations:
09E
Oct 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 57
Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain ...
GRADE Z
Jul 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 52
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Time/Temper...
GRADE P
Jun 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 127
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 unde...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 127
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.
Violations:
06C
GRADE A
Mar 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
10F
Jun 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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.
Design, construction, ...
GRADE A
Nov 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, n...
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HOUSE OF JOY in Chinatown Two Bridges: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HOUSE OF JOY last inspected?
- HOUSE OF JOY was last inspected on April 15, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 60 points.
- What is HOUSE OF JOY's current health grade?
- HOUSE OF JOY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has HOUSE OF JOY been closed by NYC Health?
- HOUSE OF JOY has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has HOUSE OF JOY had?
- HOUSE OF JOY has 10 health inspections on record from November 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at HOUSE OF JOY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HOUSE OF JOY was 127 points on June 3, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.