Brooklyn, NY — Un Mundo Saludable (Herbalife), a juice, smoothie, and fruit salad establishment located at 4417 18th Avenue in Brooklyn, received a Grade B following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection conducted on March 17, 2026. The restaurant scored 23 points — placing it near the upper boundary of the Grade B range and five points below the threshold at which a Grade C is issued. Inspection data was released publicly by DOHMH on March 19, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented two violations during the March visit — one critical and one non-critical.
The critical violation, Code 04M, recorded the presence of live roaches in the facility's food or non-food area. Live pest activity is classified as a critical violation under NYC Health Code Article 81 because it presents a direct risk of food contamination.
The non-critical violation, Code 08C, cited improper pesticide use or storage — specifically, the use of an unprotected, unlocked bait station. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and FDA Food Code guidelines, pesticides used in food service establishments must be properly labeled, applied by licensed individuals, and stored in a manner that prevents contact with food, food-contact surfaces, or food packaging. Unlocked bait stations accessible to food areas are not considered compliant with these standards.
Together, the two violations contributed to the 23-point score, which sits within the Grade B band but represents elevated food safety concern relative to the establishment's recent history.
Food Safety Context
NYC Health Code Article 81 governs food handling, storage, pest control, and facility sanitation requirements for all licensed food service establishments. The FDA Food Code, which New York City's regulations align with, identifies pest activity as a priority violation due to the potential for pathogens to be introduced into food preparation areas via insects.
Live roach activity, in particular, is treated with heightened scrutiny because roaches are known vectors for bacteria including Salmonella and E. coli. A single critical violation of this type carries significant point weight in the DOHMH scoring system.
Inspection History
The March 2026 result represents a notable change from the establishment's prior inspection record, which had consistently produced Grade A scores:
- 2022-06-21: Score 2, Grade A
- 2022-06-07: Score 0
- 2019-11-04: Score 2
- 2019-07-11: Score 4, Grade A
Prior to this inspection, the restaurant had not been cited for critical violations in its recorded history with DOHMH.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's letter grading system is based on the total points assessed during a sanitary inspection:
- Grade A: 0–13 points (lowest risk)
- Grade B: 14–27 points (moderate risk)
- Grade C: 28 or more points (higher risk)
Restaurants scoring in the Grade B or C range may request a re-inspection before a final grade is posted. Grades must be displayed prominently at the restaurant's entrance.
Current inspection records for all NYC food service establishments are available through the NYC DOHMH restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov/health.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Un Mundo Saludable (Herbalife) including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.