VELA JUICE BAR in Old Astoria Hallets Point
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 31, 2025
📍 14-42 27 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11102 ·
🍽️ Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
Overview
Vela Juice Bar in Astoria holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 3 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
VELA JUICE BAR in Old Astoria Hallets Point: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Oct 31, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
GRADE A
Aug 9, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 4
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.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Jul 17, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions con...
VELA JUICE BAR in Old Astoria Hallets Point: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was VELA JUICE BAR last inspected?
- VELA JUICE BAR was last inspected on October 31, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is VELA JUICE BAR's current health grade?
- VELA JUICE BAR currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has VELA JUICE BAR had?
- VELA JUICE BAR has 3 health inspections on record from July 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at VELA JUICE BAR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at VELA JUICE BAR was 37 points on July 17, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has VELA JUICE BAR ever received a Grade C?
- No. VELA JUICE BAR has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.