The Juice Joint

No County legal action will result from this inspection.1.Establishment is processing and jarring purple sea moss gel onsite for over-counter sale. Currently under review, more information may be requested by the County. 2. Discussed cleaning frequency of juicer with PIC. 3. Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment is no longer adding sea moss to their food products according to permit owner. As a reminder, any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Establishment is no longer using the sea moss.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.The establishment was found using Sea Moss, you have 10 days to provide documentation that the product is GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) or used according to law.

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed sanitizer practices, supplements, datemarking. Provided new owner packet.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Nia Times

FD-23-04201. Class 2 E&D 0-9 Seating. Permit Approved.Final Construction inspection conducted with Owner, Nia.Construction completed and approved. Inspection report was emailed to Owner.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Prior to first routine inspection:1. Seal tile backsplash behind all sinks as discussed.2. Seal 3 compartment, hand wash sink and bathroom sink at floor juncture.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Equipment inspection conducted with Owner, Nia.At the time of this inspection, this project was about 60% complete. Inspection report was emailed to Nia.Prior to final:1. Provide water resistant material along wall with 3 comp and behing mop sink.2. Provide cleanable structure that to hold mop basin. 3. Seal mop basin at wall juncture.4. Provide separation at front counter from assembly area.5. Provide lighting in juice area and storage.6. Provide cove base on front counter.7. Ensure all equipment is NSF approved.6. Provide rigid drain line from ice machine to hub drain (once installed).Please continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections. Please call (602) 526-0917 for a final inspection at 100% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed. Please also ensure you have read your Responsibilities to Qualify for a Permit document and are in compliance with all requirements before final inspection. A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No county legal action will result from the inspection.

Plumbing inspection conducted with owner, Nia. At the time of this inspection, this project was about 20% complete. Inspection report was emailed to Nia.Prior to final:1. Provide indirect connection for 3 compartment sink and food prep sink. Discussed utilizing hub drains.2. Provide water resistant material on wall behind fixtures.3. Provide mop sink.4. Provide a u-shaped toilet seat for restroom.Please continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections. Please call (602) 526-0917 or the inspection request line 602-506-6824 for an equipment/construction inspection between 50 - 75% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed. No county legal action will result from the inspection.

*** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***Plans reviewed on 8-31-23This email has been automatically sent and provided as a courtesy to notify you that your application and plans have been reviewed in accordance with code. You will receive a notification of “APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT WITH CONDITIONS” letter via email or mail regarding the specifics of your plan(s). Please allow a few days to receive your letter if you selected mail on your application as a primary means of receiving correspondence. No reply to this email is required. For further instructions please refer to the letter. Thank you. *** THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTION REPORT. ***