JOJU in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026
📍 555 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10017 ·
🍽️ Asian/Asian Fusion
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
JOJU in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 11 points. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on every occasion, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
JOJU in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Mar 11, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE A
Nov 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. P...
Jan 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held abov...
GRADE A
Aug 31, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Jul 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
JOJU in Midtown Times Square: News Coverage (1)
CRITICAL Joju Cited for Critical Violations - Manhattan Published Mar 28, 2026Browse Related
JOJU in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was JOJU last inspected?
- JOJU was last inspected on March 11, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 29 points.
- What is JOJU's current health grade?
- JOJU currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has JOJU had?
- JOJU has 5 health inspections on record from July 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at JOJU?
- The worst inspection score recorded at JOJU was 29 points on March 11, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has JOJU ever received a Grade C?
- No. JOJU has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.