Manhattan, NY — Fresh From Hell, a juice, smoothie, and fruit salad restaurant located at 326 West 47th Street in Midtown Manhattan, received a score of 24 following a health inspection conducted March 18, 2026. The score places the restaurant in Grade B territory, four points below the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 20, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

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

The critical violation, Code 02G, involved cold temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held above the required 41°F threshold. Maintaining proper cold holding temperatures is among the most closely monitored food safety requirements in restaurant inspections, as improper temperature control can allow bacterial growth in perishable items.

The two non-critical violations were:

Code 10E: An accurate thermometer was not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage, or hot holding equipment. Thermometers are required to verify that equipment maintains safe temperatures.

Code 10F: Non-food contact surfaces or equipment were found to be made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, or spaced to allow accessible cleaning.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, food service establishments are required to maintain cold TCS foods at or below 41°F at all times outside of active preparation. This standard is designed to limit the growth of pathogens including Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli. Juice bars and establishments serving fresh fruit items are subject to these requirements, as cut fruits and fresh produce are classified as TCS foods when held at room temperature.

Refrigeration equipment used to store these items must also be equipped with functioning, accessible thermometers to allow staff to monitor and document temperature compliance.

Inspection History

Prior inspections at this location reflect a stronger compliance record:

  • 2024-09-16: Score 9 (Grade A)
  • 2023-04-17: Score 2 (Grade A)
  • 2022-03-25: Score 13 (Grade A)

The March 2026 score of 24 represents a notable increase from the restaurant's recent history of low single-digit and low double-digit scores, all of which earned Grade A ratings.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades based on scores from unannounced inspections:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Lower scores reflect fewer or less severe violations. A score of 24 falls in the upper portion of the Grade B range, indicating meaningful room for improvement before the next inspection cycle.

Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C may request a re-inspection, at which point a final grade is determined. Grade cards must be posted at the entrance of all food service establishments in New York City.

Consumers can review full inspection records, including violation details and score history, through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at the NYC Open Data portal.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Fresh From Hell including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.