A

Thai · Elmhurst

TEA CUP CAFE health grade & inspection history

76-23 WOODSIDE AVENUE, Queens, NY 11373

13 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Aug 13, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Aug 13, 2025; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 13, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 04L
    Critical violation

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

  • 08A

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

  • 10F

    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 underneath the unit.

Score trend

TEA CUP CAFE inspection history

25 fewer 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
Aug 13, 2025A133Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
May 15, 2025386Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
May 15, 20251Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Oct 20, 2023B193Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Dec 5, 2022357Cycle 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.

  • 04L
    Recorded in 3 inspections

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

  • 08A
    Recorded in 3 inspections

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

  • 10F
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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 underneath the unit.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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 during active necessary preparation.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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
    Recorded in 2 inspections

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

Official location

TEA CUP CAFE on the map

Common questions

TEA CUP CAFE inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for TEA CUP CAFE?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Aug 13, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.

When was TEA CUP CAFE last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 13, 2025.

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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