New Life Juice Bar

2494 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Manhattan, NY
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at New Life Juice Bar stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
58
Oct 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
7 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
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
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
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
22
Apr 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
55
Jan 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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 New Life Juice Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Life Juice Bar on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Life Juice Bar?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New Life Juice Bar.

How does New Life Juice Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

New Life Juice Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has New Life Juice Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New Life Juice Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at New Life Juice Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is New Life Juice Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Life Juice Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.