Manhattan, NY — Green Blend Eatery, a juice bar and smoothie shop located at 387 8th Avenue in Manhattan, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene following an inspection conducted on June 16, 2026. The establishment received a score of 50, placing it in C-grade range under the city's restaurant grading system. Data from the inspection was released by the DOHMH on June 18, 2026.

The closure order required that violations cited during the inspection requiring immediate corrective action be addressed before the establishment could resume operations.

What Inspectors Found

The June 16 inspection documented one non-critical violation at Green Blend Eatery. Inspectors cited the establishment under Code 10F for non-food contact surfaces 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.

While the inspection recorded zero critical violations, the single non-critical violation contributed to a score of 50 — a result that falls significantly above the threshold for a C grade. Non-critical violations under NYC Health Code Article 81 involve conditions that do not present an immediate health risk but indicate failures in maintenance, sanitation practice, or facility upkeep that could contribute to unsafe food handling conditions over time.

Non-food contact surfaces include equipment exteriors, shelving, storage units, and similar fixtures that do not come into direct contact with food but must still be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition per FDA Food Code guidelines. Inaccessible or improperly sealed surfaces can harbor bacteria, pest activity, and contamination that may indirectly affect food safety.

Food Safety Context

New York City requires all food service establishments to undergo unannounced inspections conducted by DOHMH inspectors. These inspections are carried out in accordance with NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes standards for food handling, storage, equipment maintenance, facility sanitation, and pest control.

Each violation identified during an inspection carries a point value based on its severity and potential public health risk. Critical violations — those with the most direct potential to cause foodborne illness — carry higher point values. Non-critical violations address maintenance and operational standards and carry lower individual point values, though multiple non-critical violations can accumulate into a significant score.

When an establishment's score reflects conditions requiring immediate corrective action, the DOHMH is authorized to order the establishment closed until those conditions are resolved and the location passes a reinspection. The establishment's score of 50 on June 16 triggered that closure order.

Under the FDA Food Code, which informs New York City's inspection standards, food service establishments are expected to maintain all equipment and surfaces in a condition that prevents contamination and allows effective cleaning. This includes ensuring that fixed equipment is either sealed to adjacent surfaces or elevated to permit cleaning underneath.

Inspection History

Green Blend Eatery has a recent history of inspection activity that includes a prior closure. The DOHMH inspection record for this location shows:

  • 2024-10-23: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • 2026-03-20: Score 72 — Closed by DOHMH
  • 2026-03-23: Score 0 (Grade Z) — Reopened
  • 2026-06-16: Score 50 — Closed by DOHMH

The October 2024 inspection resulted in a Grade A with a score of 12, indicating the establishment was operating well within accepted standards at that time. The March 2026 inspection marked a significant deterioration, with a score of 72 leading to a closure order. The establishment was subsequently reinspected on March 23, 2026, receiving a score of 0 and a Grade Z designation, which allowed it to reopen.

The June 2026 closure represents the second time within approximately three months that the establishment has been ordered closed following an inspection.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's letter grading system for restaurants is designed to give the public a clear, at-a-glance indicator of an establishment's inspection results. Grades are assigned based on the total point score recorded during an inspection:

  • Grade A: Score of 0 to 13 points — meets or exceeds city sanitation standards
  • Grade B: Score of 14 to 27 points — some violations identified, corrective action expected
  • Grade C: Score of 28 or more points — significant violations documented

When an establishment is closed following an inspection, it must pass a reinspection before being permitted to reopen. During a reinspection, if the score falls within the A or B range, the establishment may be graded accordingly. A Grade Z is assigned when a location is in the process of being reinspected or when a score cannot yet be translated into a standard letter grade.

Inspection results for all New York City food service establishments are publicly available through the DOHMH online database. Consumers can search any restaurant by name or address to review current and historical inspection records.

For more information on NYC restaurant inspections, visit the DOHMH restaurant inspection results page or search the city's open data portal for complete violation-level records.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Green Blend Eatery including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.