BAMBOO EMPANADAS & JUICE BAR in Washington Heights (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 9, 2025
📍 130 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan, NY 10040 ·
🍽️ Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
Overview
Bamboo Empanadas & Juice Bar in Washington Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 7 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has been subject to 4 emergency closures since 2023 across 7 total inspections, though it currently maintains a Grade A rating.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
BAMBOO EMPANADAS & JUICE BAR in Washington Heights (North): Emergency Closures (4)
BAMBOO EMPANADAS & JUICE BAR in Washington Heights (North): Full Inspection History (7 records)
Jun 9, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including...
GRADE A
Jun 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations:
06E
GRADE P
Mar 20, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
Non-food contact surface 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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 28, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 34
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 28, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 34
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 23, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
Duties of an officer of the Department interfered with or obstructed.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 23, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Filth flies or food/re...
BAMBOO EMPANADAS & JUICE BAR in Washington Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BAMBOO EMPANADAS & JUICE BAR last inspected?
- BAMBOO EMPANADAS & JUICE BAR was last inspected on June 9, 2025 (Grade A).
- What is BAMBOO EMPANADAS & JUICE BAR's current health grade?
- BAMBOO EMPANADAS & JUICE BAR currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has BAMBOO EMPANADAS & JUICE BAR been closed by NYC Health?
- BAMBOO EMPANADAS & JUICE BAR has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has BAMBOO EMPANADAS & JUICE BAR had?
- BAMBOO EMPANADAS & JUICE BAR has 7 health inspections on record from August 2023 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BAMBOO EMPANADAS & JUICE BAR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BAMBOO EMPANADAS & JUICE BAR was 45 points on August 23, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.