Tamar Juice Bar

561 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Tamar Juice Bar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Tamar Juice Bar is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82
Jul 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
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
61
Mar 7, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tamar Juice Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tamar Juice Bar on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tamar Juice Bar?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tamar Juice Bar.

How does Tamar Juice Bar compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Tamar Juice Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Tamar Juice Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tamar Juice Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tamar Juice Bar 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 Tamar Juice Bar inspected?

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