Joe & the Juice

2315 Nw 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33127

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Joe & the Juice, the earliest from 2023. On Dec 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Joe & the Juice is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cardboard stored on top of handsink next to 3 compartment sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter.

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at front counter engaging with food with no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.

23-03-4

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on shelf with dry goods in back area.

40-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter

23-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board with deep cut marks at front counter.

14-09-4

Jun 18, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

9 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 17 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front counter used to dispose ice. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary sanitizer test kit for three compartment sink. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near front counter. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer at establishment. **Warning**

05-08-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chlorine sanitizer spray bottle with no label near dry storage. **Warning**

41-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee hand wash sign in public unisex bathroom. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray hose at front counter. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic spoons near front counter not inverted. **Warning**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in utility closet not hung up to dry. **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed black cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

32-12-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe employee food prepping with no hair net. **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice near food prep table. Operator lifted scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-08-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe & the Juice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe & the Juice on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joe & the Juice?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Joe & the Juice.

How does Joe & the Juice compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Joe & the Juice most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Joe & the Juice's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe & the Juice have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joe & the Juice means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Joe & the Juice inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joe & the Juice is inspected around two times per year on average.

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