NEW JOY GARDEN in East New York New Lots
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025
📍 482 RIVERDALE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11207 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
New Joy Garden in East New York holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH following a recent inspection with a score of 26 points. Across 7 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received 2 Grade B ratings, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
NEW JOY GARDEN in East New York New Lots: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE Z
Nov 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
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.
Establishment is not f...
Oct 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillab...
Oct 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 51
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.
Violations:
10B
GRADE B
Sep 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pest...
Apr 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between use...
GRADE B
Jun 29, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 19
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contact surf...
May 22, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Wiping cloths not sto...
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NEW JOY GARDEN in East New York New Lots: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NEW JOY GARDEN last inspected?
- NEW JOY GARDEN was last inspected on November 19, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is NEW JOY GARDEN's current health grade?
- NEW JOY GARDEN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has NEW JOY GARDEN had?
- NEW JOY GARDEN has 7 health inspections on record from May 2023 through November 2025. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at NEW JOY GARDEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NEW JOY GARDEN was 51 points on October 10, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has NEW JOY GARDEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. NEW JOY GARDEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.