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JOE & THE JUICE

701 S MIAMI AVE 345-B, Miami FL 33131

Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338359
Grade history
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license e e pired on October 1, 2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Basic/21-11-4
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed wood plastic utensils, not protected or covered.
Basic/25-02-4
Jan 22, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink. Time Extended
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Time Extended
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic spray bottles hanging off hand washing sink at back kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Observed plastic spray bottles hanging off hand washing sink at back kitchen and scrubbing pads inside handwashing sink. Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed shelves used for storage of dry food products not on approved plans at inside the east hotel.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Observed shelves used for storage of dry food products not on approved plans at inside the east hotel. Admin Complaint
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink at back of kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Observed no soap at handwashing sink at back of kitchen area. Time Extended
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date at filters at back kitchen.
Intermediate/29-28-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Observed no service date at filters at back kitchen. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle at 3CS soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Observed spray nozzle at 3CS soiled. Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing inside 3CS.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Observed chicken and beef thawing inside 3CS. Time Extended
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority8 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license e e pired on October 1, 2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic spray bottles hanging off hand washing sink at back kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided QAC strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed shelves used for storage of dry food products not on approved plans at inside the east hotel.
Intermediate/51-16-7/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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink at back of kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date at filters at back kitchen.
Intermediate/29-28-4/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing bracelet at front counter.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed box of apples on floor at back of kitchen and plastic water bottles on floor at front counter.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler under sandwich presses.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle at 3CS soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing inside 3CS.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles at front counter with no common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 20, 2025 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Mar 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Sanitizing solution bucket inside employer, handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no Floor plans of the establishment, on file also, Observe coolers in storage location outside the premises. The east hotel no plans available.
Intermediate/51-16-7/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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.