SMOKIN' JOE in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 29, 2025
📍 135 WEST 50 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10020 ·
🍽️ Asian/Asian Fusion
·
🚇 Times Square-42nd Street
Overview
Smokin' Joe in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points. The restaurant has received Grade A on both of its previous inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
SMOKIN' JOE in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Jan 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Feb 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below within 4 hours.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishe...
GRADE A
Sep 27, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
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
SMOKIN' JOE in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SMOKIN' JOE last inspected?
- SMOKIN' JOE was last inspected on January 29, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is SMOKIN' JOE's current health grade?
- SMOKIN' JOE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SMOKIN' JOE had?
- SMOKIN' JOE has 3 health inspections on record from September 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SMOKIN' JOE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SMOKIN' JOE was 28 points on February 8, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SMOKIN' JOE ever received a Grade C?
- No. SMOKIN' JOE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.