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Fruces: health inspection history

1496 Amsterdam Avenue, New York City, NY 10031

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Address
1496 Amsterdam Avenue, New York City, NY 10031
Borough
Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed)
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
Most recent grade
Grade B issued Jun 17, 2026 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
Latest inspection
Aug 26, 2026 (Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection)
Records shown
5 inspections, Nov 4, 2024 to Aug 26, 2026

Across these 5 inspection records, the health department cited 24 violations, of which 15 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 22 points. Among 101 graded restaurants in ZIP 10031, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

Inspection history

Aug 26, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

No violations listed in this record.

Jun 17, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 22Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 06ACritical Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
  • 04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  • 04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

May 4, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 60Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 04NCritical 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, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
  • 09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
  • 10FNot critical 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.
  • 04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
  • 06CCritical 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.
  • 05DCritical 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 acceptable hand-drying device.
  • 10BNot critical 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.
  • 04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Jan 13, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 24Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10BNot critical 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.
  • 04PCritical Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Nov 4, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 38Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  • 10BNot critical 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.
  • 09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • 04NCritical 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, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.