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Gentle Juice Bar

Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 8400 Flatlands Avenue · Brooklyn 11236

C Grade C posted 2024-11-13. The most recent inspection (2026-07-29) scored 30 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-07-29 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 30

CodeDescriptionCritical
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Critical
06APersonal 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
06CFood, 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.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—

2025-01-30 · Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection · Violations were cited · score 6

CodeDescriptionCritical
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.—
10FNon-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.—

2024-11-13 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 45 C

CodeDescriptionCritical
03IJuice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statementCritical
05ASewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
10BAnti-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.—

2024-05-29 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 22

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04NFilth 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.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

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2 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick)
4 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Food Preparation Location, Food Spoiled) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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8400 Flatlands Avenue

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