A

Asian/Asian Fusion · Midtown-Times Square

SMOKIN' JOE health grade & inspection history

135 WEST 50 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10020

13 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jan 29, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jan 29, 2025; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jan 29, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02B
    Critical violation

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 06F
    Critical violation

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Score trend

SMOKIN' JOE inspection history

15 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jan 29, 2025A132Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Feb 8, 2024284Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Sep 27, 2022A21Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Official location

SMOKIN' JOE on the map

Common questions

SMOKIN' JOE inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SMOKIN' JOE?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jan 29, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.

When was SMOKIN' JOE last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jan 29, 2025.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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