Island Juice and Grill

51 East 125 Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Island Juice and Grill five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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.

Across the inspection history, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Jun 14, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

10D

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

Jun 10, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

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

04K

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

08A

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Nov 2, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

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

08A

Oct 12, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

04N

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island Juice and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island Juice and Grill on file is from Mar 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Island Juice and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Island Juice and Grill.

How does Island Juice and Grill compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Island Juice and Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Island Juice and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Island Juice and Grill 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 Island Juice and Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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