JOYPOT in Long Island City Hunters Point
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026
Overview
JOYPOT in Long Island City, Queens has been subject to 1 emergency closure since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 3 points. Across 6 inspections between 2023 and 2026, it has received 1 Grade C result, with the remaining inspections pending grading or resulting in closure status.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
JOYPOT in Long Island City Hunters Point: Emergency Closures (1)
JOYPOT in Long Island City Hunters Point: Full Inspection History (6 records)
✅ REOPENED
Mar 26, 2026
— 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
Mar 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 59
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Current letter grade or Grade Pendin...
Mar 9, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
Dec 3, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 16
Thawing procedure improper.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly...
GRADE C
Jan 18, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 40
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not prop...
Oct 12, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 59
Food worker or vendor working or is knowingly or negligently permitted to work in FSE while afflicted with infected wound or reportable communicable disease. No spitting allowed. Spitting anywhere in the establishment is prohibited.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor...
JOYPOT in Long Island City Hunters Point: News Coverage (1)
CLOSED Joypot Closed by Health Dept - Queens Published Mar 12, 2026Browse Related
JOYPOT in Long Island City Hunters Point: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was JOYPOT last inspected?
- JOYPOT was last inspected on March 26, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 3 points.
- What is JOYPOT's current health grade?
- JOYPOT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has JOYPOT been closed by NYC Health?
- JOYPOT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has JOYPOT had?
- JOYPOT has 6 health inspections on record from October 2023 through March 2026. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at JOYPOT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at JOYPOT was 59 points on March 9, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.