SMART JUICE BAR AND GRILL in Jamaica
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jul 1, 2025
📍 170-16A HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens, NY 11432 ·
🍽️ Bangladeshi
Overview
Smart Juice Bar and Grill in Jamaica has been subject to 4 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 44 points, reflecting the most recent inspection finding of an imminent public health hazard.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
4
Closures
SMART JUICE BAR AND GRILL in Jamaica: Emergency Closures (4)
SMART JUICE BAR AND GRILL in Jamaica: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE Z
Jul 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 44
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, fles...
Jul 1, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and en...
Violations:
28-03
May 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Hot TCS food item ...
May 15, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Dec 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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
Dec 5, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 5, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 18, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 102
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 18, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 102
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.
Dishwashing and ware w...
GRADE C
Mar 8, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 42
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or withi...
Dec 7, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 67
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, n...
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SMART JUICE BAR AND GRILL in Jamaica: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SMART JUICE BAR AND GRILL last inspected?
- SMART JUICE BAR AND GRILL was last inspected on July 1, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 44 points.
- What is SMART JUICE BAR AND GRILL's current health grade?
- SMART JUICE BAR AND GRILL currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has SMART JUICE BAR AND GRILL been closed by NYC Health?
- SMART JUICE BAR AND GRILL 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 SMART JUICE BAR AND GRILL had?
- SMART JUICE BAR AND GRILL has 11 health inspections on record from December 2023 through July 2025. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SMART JUICE BAR AND GRILL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SMART JUICE BAR AND GRILL was 102 points on November 18, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.