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Prince Tea House

36-39 Prince Street, New York City, NY 11354 · Queens · Coffee/tea

Passed all 5 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
5
5 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-30
Pass Rate
100%
0 failures
Score
69/100
BEAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-03-30
No closures across all 5 inspections on record
10 sanitation violations found across 4 inspections
3 pest activity violations found across 2 inspections
Sanitation critical 10×
Pest Activity critical
Other minor
Employee Hygiene critical
Plumbing & Waste minor
Food Temperature critical
Food Storage & Handling critical
Chemical Safety minor
2026-03-30 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

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 under

minor Other

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispen

minor Sanitation

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

minor Pest Activity

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

2025-09-17 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 6
minor Sanitation

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 under

critical Sanitation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

minor Employee Hygiene

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

critical Sanitation

Unclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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 liq

2024-05-15 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

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 under

critical Food Temperature

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur

minor Other

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispen

2023-11-27 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

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

critical Pest Activity

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

minor Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

minor Plumbing & Waste

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

critical Food Storage & Handling

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

minor Sanitation

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 under

2023-11-27 violations cited Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
1
minor Chemical Safety

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

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