Bronx, NY — Guerrero's Juice Bar, located at 5906 Riverdale Avenue in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, received a Grade B following a New York City health inspection conducted on March 24, 2026. The restaurant scored 24 points — placing it in the upper range of the B grade and just four points from the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on March 26, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited two violations during the March 24 inspection — one critical and one non-critical.

The critical violation, Code 06A, documented inadequate personal cleanliness among food service workers. This category covers issues including soiled outer garments, the absence of effective hair restraints, jewelry worn on hands or arms, and fingernails that are not kept clean and trimmed. Critical violations are those considered most likely to contribute to foodborne illness.

The non-critical violation, Code 10B, identified a drainage or plumbing deficiency. This code applies when anti-siphon or back-flow prevention devices are absent where required, when equipment or floors are not properly drained, or when liquid waste or condensation is improperly disposed of.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to maintain strict standards for personal hygiene among employees. These requirements are consistent with guidelines set forth in the FDA Food Code, which identifies inadequate personal cleanliness as a contributing factor in the transmission of foodborne pathogens. Hair restraints, clean outer garments, and trimmed fingernails are considered baseline controls to minimize contamination risk in food preparation environments.

Proper drainage and back-flow prevention are similarly required to protect against cross-contamination between wastewater and food contact surfaces or potable water supplies. A failure in this area can create conditions that compromise sanitation throughout a facility.

A score of 24 places Guerrero's Juice Bar in the upper portion of the Grade B band. While the restaurant retains a passing grade, the score reflects a notable number of penalty points and underscores areas where compliance improvements are warranted.

Inspection History

The March 2026 result represents a step back from the restaurant's most recent prior inspection. The facility's recorded inspection history is as follows:

  • March 24, 2026: Score 24 (Grade B) — 1 critical, 1 non-critical violation cited
  • May 4, 2026: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • August 25, 2025: Score 5 (Grade N — initial inspection, not graded)
  • August 11, 2025: Score 66 (pre-grade inspection)

Note: The May 4, 2026 result post-dates the March inspection and reflects a subsequent visit in which the restaurant scored within the Grade A range, suggesting corrective action may have been taken.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system converts inspection scores into letter grades posted publicly at each establishment. Scores are based on the number and severity of violations identified:

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

Restaurants that do not receive an A grade on an initial inspection are typically re-inspected within 30 to 45 days. The grade posted in the window reflects the most recent graded inspection result.

Consumers can look up the full inspection history for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH's online inspection database at the NYC Open Data portal or the city's Restaurant Grades website.

More About This Restaurant

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