Inspection conducted Oct 22, 2025 · Data released by DOHMH Mar 6, 2026
GRADE B VIOLATIONS
326 Fresh Stop Gets Grade B After Inspection - Manhattan
Published March 7, 2026 9:30 PM
326 AUDUBON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10033 · Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
24
Violation Score
A: 0-13 · B: 14-27 · C: 28+
Manhattan, NY — 326 Fresh Stop, a juice and smoothie shop located at 326 Audubon Avenue in Washington Heights, received a Grade B score of 24 following a health inspection conducted on October 22, 2025. The score places the establishment near the upper boundary of the Grade B range, just three points below the Grade C threshold of 28.
The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 6, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors identified one critical violation during the inspection:
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses (Violation Code 06F).
This violation relates to the handling and storage of cloths used to wipe down food preparation surfaces, equipment, and counters. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, wiping cloths must be kept in an approved sanitizing solution when not actively in use, or stored clean and dry. Cloths that are left out between uses without proper sanitization can harbor bacteria and contribute to cross-contamination.
No non-critical violations were documented during the inspection.
Food Safety Context
While a single critical violation may appear minor, the resulting score of 24 out of a possible Grade B range of 14–27 indicates that the violation carried significant point weight under the DOHMH scoring system. Critical violations are those that are most likely to contribute to foodborne illness and are weighted more heavily than general or non-critical violations.
For a juice, smoothie, and fruit salad establishment, sanitation practices are particularly relevant. These businesses handle fresh produce that is often consumed raw, and improper surface sanitation increases the risk of bacterial transfer to ready-to-eat items.
The FDA Food Code specifies that wiping cloths used for food-contact surfaces must be stored in a sanitizing solution of appropriate concentration between uses. The NYC Health Code Article 81 enforces these standards through the city's inspection and grading system.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available for 326 Fresh Stop in the DOHMH public records. This may indicate that the October 2025 inspection was the establishment's initial or cycle inspection, or that earlier records are not reflected in the current dataset.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on the total violation points documented during an inspection. Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations:
- A: 0–13 points
- B: 14–27 points
- C: 28 or more points
A score of 24 falls in the upper portion of the Grade B range. Restaurants that receive a B or C grade on an initial inspection are offered a re-inspection, during which they have the opportunity to correct violations and potentially earn a higher grade.
Restaurants are required to post their current letter grade in a conspicuous location near the entrance, per DOHMH regulations.
Public Resources
Consumers can look up the inspection history of any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant grading search portal. The data used in this report is sourced from public records made available by the City of New York. Inspection records reflect conditions observed at the time of the inspection and may not represent current conditions at the establishment.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for 326 Fresh Stop including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.
Violations Documented — Oct 22, 2025
CRITICAL
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. (Code 06E)
CRITICAL
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. (Code 06F)
CRITICAL
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. (Code 06F)
CRITICAL
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. (Code 06F)
CRITICAL
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. (Code 02G)
CRITICAL
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. (Code 04H)
CRITICAL
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. (Code 06F)
CRITICAL
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. (Code 06E)
Non-Critical
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
CRITICAL
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. (Code 02G)
CRITICAL
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. (Code 06F)
Non-Critical
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
Non-Critical
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
Non-Critical
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
Non-Critical
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
Non-Critical
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
Non-Critical
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
Non-Critical
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
CRITICAL
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. (Code 04H)
CRITICAL
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. (Code 02G)
Inspection History
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