Joe & the Juice

1166 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Joe & the Juice, the earliest from 2023. Joe & the Juice was last inspected on Jun 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“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 is 77, putting Joe & the Juice squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
78
May 9, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial 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
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
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
74
Mar 18, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
61
Jun 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
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
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 17, 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 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Joe & the Juice have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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.