Joe & the Juice

1320 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Joe & the Juice, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jun 27, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Joe & the Juice squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
May 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Dec 9, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
28-03
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe & the Juice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe & the Juice on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two 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 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Joe & the Juice 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joe & the Juice is inspected roughly once per year on average.