Joe & the Juice New York
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2024
70
Score
Joe & the Juice New York has been inspected six times since 2019. The most recent report on file is from Nov 21, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Joe & the Juice New York's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE HANDSINK IN DISH AREA INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. (SUMMARY POSTED ARE, MOST RECENT INSPECTION WAS 2/20/24.) INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 20, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No probe food thermometer in facility, instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No irreversible registering temperature indicators on site for the high temp dish machine on site that provides a simple method to verify that the hot water mechanical sanitizing operation is effective in achieving a utensil surface temperature of 71�C (160�F). Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. By the end of inspection mgr had an invoice for purchasing one.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Fly glue Traps mounted above open food, instructed to keep away.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
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Dec 29, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli sandwiches, smoothies ...) instructed to obtain Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No irreversible registering temperature indicators on site for the high temp dish machine on site that provides a simple method to verify that the hot water mechanical sanitizing operation is effective in achieving a utensil surface temperature of 71�C (160�F). Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. By the end of inspection mgr had an invoice for purchasing one.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: chipped wall next to prep cooler, Instructed to provide a smooth durable surface.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: No food handlers certificate for staff. instructed to obtain.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Sep 17, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 9, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR DAIRY COOLER; OBSERVED MILK AT 52 F AND CREAMER AT 52 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41 F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 1-DOOR DAIRY COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 51 F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TUNA AND TURKEY SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED FLIES ON THE 1-DOOR COOLER, ON CLEANING EQUIPMENT, ON THE MOP SINK WALLS, AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE COFFEE STATION DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER. MUST REPAIR.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 18, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe & the Juice New York last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe & the Juice New York on file is from Nov 21, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe & the Juice New York?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Joe & the Juice New York.
Has Joe & the Juice New York's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Joe & the Juice New York have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joe & the Juice New York means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Joe & the Juice New York inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joe & the Juice New York is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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