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Tea Scholar

37-20 Prince Street, New York City, NY 11354 · Queens · Coffee/tea

Passed all 3 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
3
3 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-02
Pass Rate
100%
0 failures
Score
73/100
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3 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-02
No closures across all 3 inspections on record
6 sanitation violations found across 2 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 1 inspection
Sanitation critical
Documentation & Training critical
Food Temperature critical
Plumbing & Waste minor
Employee Hygiene minor
2026-02-02 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Sanitation

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

critical Sanitation

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

2025-07-08 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 7
minor Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

critical Sanitation

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

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

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

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 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

2025-07-08 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1
minor Employee Hygiene

“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.

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