What is 16 Handles's health inspection score?

16 Handles has a SafeDine safety score of 19 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was 16 Handles last inspected?

16 Handles was last inspected on January 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 16 Handles have?

16 Handles has 19 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 16 Handles safe to eat at?

16 Handles has a safety score of 19/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does 16 Handles serve?

16 Handles serves Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

16 Handles

Name: 16 Handles
Address: 139 NORTH 7 STREET, Brooklyn, 11249
Rating: 19

139 NORTH 7 STREET, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 1/13/2026

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Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads•Brooklyn

Ranked #978 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 1% of juice, smoothies, fruit salads restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jan 13, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

10x

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-81

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

139 NORTH 7 STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11249

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2025

1 inspections

6 high priority

2 intermediate

Aug

Sep 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Jan 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High2 Med

5 total3 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Sep 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High3 Med

6 total3 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10DMechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.−5
10BAnti-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.−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Aug 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

6 High2 Med

8 total6 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

06APersonal 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.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10FNon-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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