TANYA'S APOTHECARY

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Overview

TANYA'S APOTHECARY in Brooklyn underwent a NYC health inspection on March 17, 2026. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

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Address
1531 70 STREET
Brooklyn, NY 11228
Cuisine
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
6 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 20-04

NYC Health Code Violation 20-04

“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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-04 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 04P

Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served. Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults) Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Food containing a prohibited substance h to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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TANYA'S APOTHECARY — Inspection Questions

Did TANYA'S APOTHECARY pass their NYC health inspection on March 17, 2026?
TANYA'S APOTHECARY underwent inspection on March 17, 2026. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did TANYA'S APOTHECARY have?
TANYA'S APOTHECARY had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 20-04 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 20-04 (NYC Health Code Violation 20-04) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-04 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 04P mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04P (Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served. Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults) Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.) is a critical violation. Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served. Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults) Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Food containing a prohibited substance h to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.