Very Juice

1815 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged four inspections at Very Juice, the earliest from 2023. Very Juice was last inspected on Nov 14, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Very Juice's latest score of 67 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
67
Aug 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
67
Jul 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
58
Jan 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
15-27
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Very Juice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Very Juice on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Very Juice?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Very Juice.

How does Very Juice compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Very Juice most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Very Juice's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Very 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 Very Juice inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Very Juice is inspected roughly once per year on average.