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JOE & THE JUICE

2811 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 917.484.0425

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 7 visits since June 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats35
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338090
Grade history
JUN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 3, 2026Administrative determination recommendedRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cleaning a reach in cooler unit, placed new pair of gloves without previously washing hands.
High priority/12A-07-5
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Oct 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Return visit Oct 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 46°F, tuna salad 46°F, sliced turkey 46°F, cooked chicken 46°F. Manager was required to call the technician. Ice was placed underneath to cold down items.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at storage blocked by a bike.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored inside hand sink at storage area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Jun 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of inspection there was no proof of any employee training. As per person in charge certificates are in process. Employees getting certifications are Maragori Knight, Bruno Nieme, and Mariemilia Briceno.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Observed no health employee agreements. Form was provided at end of inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license displayed in establishment, operator showed me a picture.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine in front counter. Operator placed it in secure location.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed to go bags, and sandwhich covers stored inside restroom labeled "Staff Only".
Basic/25-18-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths on top of counter next to coffee station, outside of sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at prep area in the back several items stored inside hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager received from HR certificates by email.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line front counter. Manager placed a lid on cup
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed a box with vegetables stored on floor. Manager removed the box and placed it in shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Basic/33-34-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.