JOE & THE JUICE

GRADE A

Monday, May 11, 2026

Overview

JOE & THE JUICE in Upper West Side Lincoln Square received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on May 11, 2026, scoring 12 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
247 COLUMBUS AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10023
Cuisine
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
7 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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JOE & THE JUICE — Inspection Questions

Did JOE & THE JUICE pass their NYC health inspection on May 11, 2026?
JOE & THE JUICE passed with an A grade on May 11, 2026 with a score of 12 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did JOE & THE JUICE have?
JOE & THE JUICE had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants