Staten Island, NY — Krave It Cafe, a juice bar and smoothie shop located at 3846A Richmond Avenue, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted June 11, 2026. The establishment received a score of 58, placing it firmly in the C range and triggering immediate closure. Inspection data was released publicly by DOHMH on June 15, 2026.
The closure followed the identification of three critical violations and two non-critical violations during the inspection.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented a range of conditions across the establishment, including three violations classified as critical — meaning they pose a direct risk to public health.
The most significant finding was the presence of mice. Violation Code 04L was cited, indicating evidence of mice or live mice in the establishment's food or non-food areas. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, pest activity in a food service establishment is considered a critical condition requiring immediate corrective action.
Inspectors also cited Violation Code 05F, noting insufficient or absent hot holding, cold storage, or cold holding equipment capable of maintaining Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures. Proper temperature control is a foundational requirement under both the NYC Health Code and the FDA Food Code, as temperature abuse is a leading factor in foodborne illness. TCS foods must generally be kept at or below 41°F for cold holding or at or above 140°F for hot holding.
A third critical violation, Code 06D, was recorded for food contact surfaces not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following any activity during which contamination may have occurred. The FDA Food Code requires a three-step clean-rinse-sanitize process for all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination.
Two non-critical violations were also identified. Code 08A noted conditions conducive to rodent, insect, or pest harborage — a finding consistent with the mice evidence cited separately. Code 10F documented non-food contact surfaces or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly maintained to allow adequate cleaning access.
According to DOHMH records, violations requiring immediate action were addressed at the time of inspection, a standard condition noted when an establishment is closed and corrective measures are taken on-site before a reinspection can occur.
Food Safety Context
New York City requires all restaurants to undergo unannounced inspections at least once per year under NYC Health Code Article 81. Inspections are scored on a point-based system, with higher scores indicating more serious or more numerous violations. Establishments that score 28 or above are assigned a C grade.
A score of 58 is more than double the minimum threshold for a C grade and reflects the cumulative severity of the violations identified during this inspection.
Pest activity, in particular, is treated with heightened urgency under the city's inspection framework. The presence of mice in a food preparation or storage area raises the risk of contamination from droppings, urine, and direct contact with food products. DOHMH is authorized to order an immediate closure when conditions present an imminent health hazard.
Cold holding failures are similarly treated as critical because inadequate temperature control allows harmful bacteria such as Salmonella and Listeria to multiply in perishable foods.
Inspection History
Krave It Cafe's prior inspection record shows a significant departure from its most recent results:
- July 29, 2024: Score 5 (Grade A)
- June 7, 2024: Score 102
The July 2024 inspection produced one of the lowest possible scores, indicating the establishment was operating in strong compliance at that time. The June 2024 score of 102 predates that result and likely reflects a period of correction that led to the subsequent A grade. The June 2026 closure marks a notable change from the establishment's prior Grade A performance.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
DOHMH assigns letter grades to restaurants based on their inspection scores. The grading scale is as follows:
- A: Score of 0 to 13 points
- B: Score of 14 to 27 points
- C: Score of 28 points or above
Grades must be posted in a location visible from the street or entrance. When an establishment is closed by DOHMH, it must pass a reinspection before reopening to the public.
Members of the public can look up the full inspection history of any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database, available at the NYC Open Data portal. Inspection records are updated regularly as new data is released.
More About This Restaurant
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