Very Juice

422 Avenue P, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Very Juice stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
67
Dec 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
45
Oct 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
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
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
64
Apr 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
90
Jul 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Very Juice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Very Juice on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Very Juice?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited five 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. Recent inspections at Very Juice have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around six per visit.

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 around two times per year on average.