Joe & the Juice

993 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Joe & the Juice appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. On Nov 20, 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 visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Joe & the Juice on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Sep 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Apr 18, 2023
Trans Fat / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
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
74
Mar 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe & the Juice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe & the Juice on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three 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?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe & the Juice have averaged around three 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 roughly once per year on average.