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Grade BJuice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads

Fruces

1496 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, 10031

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 17, 2026

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    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.

    Critical

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

    Critical

  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 17, 2026Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (3 critical)
May 4, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection10 (6 critical)
Jan 13, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
Nov 4, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (4 critical)
Jun 30, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 63 rodent inspections on record, 28 finding rat activity.

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