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Grade AJuice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads

Initial Tea

467 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11205

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 18, 2026

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 18, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Apr 14, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
Jul 21, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
May 13, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
Dec 4, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (1 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.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

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

  • 21 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.

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