Hemo's Spot Juice Bar & Cafe

486 Bay Ridge Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Hemo's Spot Juice Bar & Cafe has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Hemo's Spot Juice Bar & Cafe's latest score of 82 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Mar 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

May 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

10B

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hemo's Spot Juice Bar & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hemo's Spot Juice Bar & Cafe on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hemo's Spot Juice Bar & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hemo's Spot Juice Bar & Cafe.

How does Hemo's Spot Juice Bar & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Hemo's Spot Juice Bar & Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Hemo's Spot Juice Bar & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hemo's Spot Juice Bar & Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hemo's Spot Juice Bar & Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Hemo's Spot Juice Bar & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hemo's Spot Juice Bar & Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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