Vara Juice

7222 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Vara Juice has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

“Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Vara Juice's latest score of 64 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
64
Nov 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
64
May 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Dec 20, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-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 Vara Juice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vara Juice on file is from Feb 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vara Juice?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vara Juice.

How does Vara Juice compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Vara Juice most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Vara Juice's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vara Juice have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vara Juice 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 Vara Juice inspected?

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