New Life Juice Bar
2494 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD, Manhattan
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (7 months ago).
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 6, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (2 critical) |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Grade C | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 16 (7 critical) |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 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.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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