Aj Juice & Fruit Restaurant

1270 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Aj Juice & Fruit Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Aj Juice & Fruit Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
Dec 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
45
Jul 1, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
06C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aj Juice & Fruit Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aj Juice & Fruit Restaurant on file is from Jan 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aj Juice & Fruit Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aj Juice & Fruit Restaurant.

How does Aj Juice & Fruit Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Aj Juice & Fruit Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Aj Juice & Fruit Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Aj Juice & Fruit Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aj Juice & Fruit Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.