NEW JOY KITCHEN in Jamaica Hills Briarwood
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026
📍 138-36 86 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11435 ·
🍽️ Tex-Mex
Overview
New Joy Kitchen Joy Taco in Jamaica Hills holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 2 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
NEW JOY KITCHEN in Jamaica Hills Briarwood: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jan 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Violations:
09C
GRADE A
Mar 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 4
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.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improp...
May 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage dispo...
GRADE A
Apr 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material us...
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NEW JOY KITCHEN in Jamaica Hills Briarwood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NEW JOY KITCHEN last inspected?
- NEW JOY KITCHEN was last inspected on January 8, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 2 points.
- What is NEW JOY KITCHEN's current health grade?
- NEW JOY KITCHEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has NEW JOY KITCHEN had?
- NEW JOY KITCHEN has 4 health inspections on record from April 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at NEW JOY KITCHEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NEW JOY KITCHEN was 18 points on May 4, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has NEW JOY KITCHEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. NEW JOY KITCHEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.