Queens, NY — A March 2026 health inspection of Enjoy The New Nutrition (Herbalife), a juice and smoothie establishment at 108-09 52nd Avenue in Queens, resulted in a score of 24 and a Grade B designation. The score places the restaurant four points below the Grade C threshold, positioning it at the higher end of the B range. Inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on 2026-04-02, three days after the 2026-03-30 inspection.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented four violations during the visit — one critical and three non-critical.

The critical violation, Code 06A, cited inadequate personal cleanliness. This category covers a range of food handler hygiene requirements under NYC Health Code Article 81, including outer garments soiled with possible contaminants, the absence of effective hair restraints where required, jewelry worn on hands or arms, and fingernails that are not kept clean, trimmed, or free of polish. Critical violations are those identified as most likely to contribute to foodborne illness.

The three non-critical violations included:

  • Code 10E: An accurate thermometer was not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage, or hot holding equipment.
  • Code 09E: A handwashing sign was not posted near or above the hand washing sink.
  • Code 08A: The establishment was found not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, food service workers are required to maintain standards of personal hygiene that prevent contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. The personal cleanliness violation documented here is classified as critical because lapses in this area — including improper hair restraint or soiled garments — represent a direct pathway for biological contamination.

Temperature monitoring equipment, addressed in Code 10E, is required to ensure cold and hot holding units maintain food at safe temperatures. Handwashing signage requirements under Code 09E exist to reinforce proper hygiene compliance among staff. Pest harborage conditions, cited under Code 08A, represent a structural concern that can facilitate ongoing contamination risks if left unaddressed.

Inspection History

This is not the establishment's first inspection with an elevated score. Prior DOHMH records show:

  • 2026-01-28: Score 20 (Grade N)
  • 2024-08-06: Score 25 (Grade N)

The January 2026 inspection, conducted roughly two months before this visit, resulted in a score of 20. The August 2024 inspection recorded a score of 25 — one point higher than the current result. A Grade N designation is typically issued when an establishment is undergoing re-inspection or when a score is pending grade assignment. The current inspection resulted in a Grade B posting.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades to restaurants based on their inspection scores:

  • A: 0–13 points (lowest violation severity)
  • B: 14–27 points
  • C: 28 or more points (highest violation severity)

A score of 24 falls within the upper portion of the B range. Restaurants that score in the B or C range are typically subject to a follow-up unannounced inspection within 28 to 35 days.

Current inspection records for New York City restaurants are available at the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results portal and through the NYC Open Data platform.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Enjoy The New Nutrition (Herbalife) including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.