Manhattan, NY — Juice Generation, a juice and smoothie bar located at 1186 Broadway in Manhattan, received a score of 30 during a health inspection conducted on March 4, 2026, placing it in Grade C territory. The inspection identified one critical violation and one non-critical violation, marking a significant departure from the establishment's previously clean inspection record.

The inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 6, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

The most serious violation cited during the inspection involved food from unapproved or unknown sources. Under violation code 03A, inspectors documented that food was obtained from prohibited, unapproved, or unknown sources. This critical violation category also encompasses home-canned or home-prepared food, animals slaughtered or dressed on premises, and Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing or ROP food prepared on premises and transported to another site.

For a business specializing in juice, smoothies, and fruit salads, sourcing violations carry particular weight. The provenance of fresh produce and other ingredients used in ready-to-consume beverages is a foundational food safety concern, as these items are typically served without a cooking step that might reduce potential hazards.

Inspectors also cited a non-critical violation under code 10G related to deficiencies in dishwashing and ware washing procedures. Specifically, the cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment, was found to be deficient.

The action recorded for this inspection noted that violations were cited in the identified areas.

Food Safety Context

New York City's restaurant inspection program, administered by DOHMH, evaluates food service establishments against standards rooted in NYC Health Code Article 81 and aligned with the FDA Food Code. These regulations establish requirements for food sourcing, handling, preparation, and facility maintenance.

Food sourcing requirements exist to ensure traceability and safety throughout the supply chain. Under these regulations, all food served in restaurants must come from approved, inspectable sources. This allows health authorities to verify that proper safety controls — including temperature management, sanitation, and handling procedures — have been maintained from production through delivery.

The dishwashing deficiency, while classified as non-critical, relates to the proper sanitization of food-contact surfaces. Adequate cleaning and sanitizing of utensils and equipment is a standard requirement designed to prevent cross-contamination between food items.

Inspection History

The Grade C score represents a notable shift for Juice Generation, which had maintained consistent Grade A scores in its recent inspection history:

  • Nov 8, 2024: Score 10 (Grade A)
  • Jul 14, 2023: Score 10 (Grade A)

Both prior inspections resulted in scores well within the Grade A range, with identical scores of 10 points each. The jump from 10 points to 30 points represents a threefold increase in cited violations.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on the total violation points accumulated during an inspection. Each violation carries a specific point value based on its severity and the condition observed:

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

With a score of 30, Juice Generation fell into the Grade C range, exceeding the 28-point threshold by 2 points. Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection have the option to request a re-inspection. The grade posted publicly reflects the better score between the initial inspection and any subsequent re-inspection within the cycle.

Consumers can access the latest inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is updated regularly as new inspection data becomes available. The inspection data referenced in this report was conducted on March 4, 2026, and made available in the public dataset on March 6, 2026.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Juice Generation including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.