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Pre-permit inspection filed for The Green Lic juice bar in Queens

Pre-permit inspection filed for The Green Lic juice bar in Queens

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Queens juice bar still needs the health department's permit to legally open

6 days ago: Pre-permit inspection recorded for The Green Lic

Overview

Updated 43 minutes ago

A proposed juice bar called The Green Lic is moving through New York City's food service permitting process. On September 22, the city health department recorded a pre-permit inspection at 29-05 36 Avenue in Queens, where the business plans to sell juice, smoothies, and fruit salads.

The inspection is a gate, not a permit. The city has not issued The Green Lic a food service permit, and the location cannot legally serve food without one. If the inspection turned up violations, the operator must correct them and pass a follow-up visit before the permit comes through.

Why it matters

A new juice bar cannot legally open in New York until the health department signs off; this inspection is the gate.

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Key Indicators

1
Inspection records on file
A pre-permit health inspection was recorded September 22, 2026.
0
Food service permits issued
None on file as of the September 22 inspection date.
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
Proposed operation type
The category under which The Green Lic filed its inspection.

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Timeline

1 event Latest: 6 days ago
  1. Pre-permit inspection recorded for The Green Lic

    Latest Regulatory

    NYC DOHMH logged a pre-permit health inspection for a juice, smoothies, and fruit salads operation at 29-05 36 Avenue, Queens. The inspection is a prerequisite for a food service permit, not a permit itself.

Scenarios

1

The Green Lic obtains its permit and opens

Possible Resolves by Q1 2027

Discussed by: NYC DOHMH open data

If the September 22 inspection found no violations or issues the operator quickly corrected, the city issues a food service permit. The Green Lic then begins serving juice and smoothies at 29-05 36 Avenue. The public permit dataset would show a new permit record tied to the location.

2

DOHMH requires a follow-up inspection before permit

Possible Resolves by End of 2026

Discussed by: NYC DOHMH inspection process

Pre-permit inspections often surface violations. The operator would need to correct them and pass a re-inspection. A follow-up inspection record at the same address would signal this path. The permit would be delayed until the department clears the conditions.

3

The Green Lic abandons its permit application

Unlikely Resolves by Q1 2027

Discussed by: NYC DOHMH data

Some applicants never complete the process, whether because violations are too costly to fix or the operator's plans change. If The Green Lic stops pursuing the permit, no further records will appear at the address. The location would remain unopened.

Historical Context

2 moments from history that rhyme with this story — and how they unfolded.

Ongoing through 2026

NYC food service inspection and grading system

The health department grades roughly 30,000 food service establishments using letter grades. Grade A (0-13 points) indicates strong compliance, Grade B (14-27 points) needs improvement, and Grade C (28+ points) reflects serious violations. Nearly 60% of inspected New York City establishments currently hold an A.

Then

Grades are posted publicly, giving diners a clear signal about a restaurant's latest inspection.

Now

Operators face financial pressure to maintain an A grade, since a B or C can deter customers and prompt more frequent inspections.

Why this matters now

The Green Lic's pre-permit inspection is the first point in this system. The outcome determines whether it gets a permit and, later, what letter grade it initially receives.

Current requirement

Pre-permit inspection step for new food businesses

Before the city issues a new food service permit, it conducts a pre-permit inspection at the proposed location. A passing inspection clears the way for the permit; violations trigger correction and re-inspection. This applies to all new restaurants, juice bars, and other food sellers.

Then

New operators must have a passable kitchen before they can legally open.

Now

The requirement sets a baseline for food safety from day one of operation.

Why this matters now

The September 22, 2026 record shows The Green Lic is in this step. It has not been issued a permit and may need to pass more inspections first.

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