Joe & the Juice

801 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Joe & the Juice five times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Joe & the Juice on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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.

10F

May 15, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Dec 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

06F

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jul 6, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

04N

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

May 3, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04K

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe & the Juice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe & the Juice on file is from Feb 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Joe & the Juice.

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

Joe & the Juice most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Joe & the Juice have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

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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