Juice & Java
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2024
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Juice & Java has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 7, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink located next to preparation table at front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Arturo Garcia certificate expired on 3/4/2024, Lidia Sac expired on 11/17/2023 and Matias Labrador expired on 1/1/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at teach in coolers throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area front of restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
67
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training expired on 11.17.2023 for Lidia. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Observed food handler training expired on 11.17.2023 for Lidia. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled at hallway leading to back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Observed ceiling vent soiled at hallway leading to back of kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at back of store. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at back of store. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rust pitted surface of chest freezer lid, located at back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Observed rust pitted surface of chest freezer lid, located at back kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-47-4
74
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (63F - Hot Holding); tzatziki sauce w/ yogurt (64F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (53F - Cold Holding) located at front prep cooler, less than 4 hours. Advised to submerge food containers in ice to lower temperatures to +or- 41F and below. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection.
16-37-1
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. Printed employee reporting agreement forms in Spanish for all employees, provided to employee at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located throughout kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rust pitted surface of chest freezer lid, located at kitchen area.
14-47-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located inside a container of dry rice, at back kitchen dry storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at front counter prep cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of reach in cooler, located across from three compartment sink at kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensil in standing water at 88F, located next flat top grills.
10-07-4
52
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed alfalfa sprouts (64F - Cold Holding) at flip top reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, since the previous day. Employee discarded item. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed alfalfa sprouts (64F - Cold Holding) at flip top reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, since the previous day. Employee discarded item.
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing crepes not wearing hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 200ppm. Employee took solution to dilute. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at kitchen. Observed wall behind rice cooker at kitchen soiled with food debris.
36-34-5
61
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed alfalfa sprouts (63F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at front counter. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Employee placed item inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee placed shell eggs inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers raw salmon caprese.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Katrina expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen area. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Locate pad at front counter area.
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Located at storage room and kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near rice cooker at kitchen and near hand sink at cook line. Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust near storage shelves containing spices.
36-27-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on soiled surface. Observed cooking utensils stored on soiled wall near rice cooker at kitchen.
24-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing eggs and bacon not wearing hair net.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensil stored in water at 85F.
10-07-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Juice & Java last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Juice & Java on file is from Oct 7, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Juice & Java?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Juice & Java.
How does Juice & Java compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Juice & Java most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Juice & Java's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Juice & Java have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Juice & Java 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 Juice & Java inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Juice & Java is inspected around two times per year on average.
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