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Coffee/Tea · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

SWEETEA health grade & inspection history

167 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016

72 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 30, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jan 28, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jan 28, 2026Inspection date
11Violations recorded
5Critical items
Official action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 04L
    Critical violation

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 05D
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 06C
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 06D
    Critical violation

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

  • 06F
    Critical violation

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

  • 08A

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

  • 08C

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

  • 09C

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

  • 10B

    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.

  • 10G

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

  • 28-06

    Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

Score trend

SWEETEA inspection history

60 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jan 28, 20267211Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jan 28, 20262Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Jul 30, 2024A124Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
May 14, 2024235Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 3 inspections

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

  • 10B
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 04L
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 06F
    Recorded in 2 inspections

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

  • 08A
    Recorded in 2 inspections

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

  • 09C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

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

Official location

SWEETEA on the map

Common questions

SWEETEA inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SWEETEA?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 30, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 72 violation points.

When was SWEETEA last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jan 28, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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