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Russian · Midtown-Times Square
THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM health grade & inspection history
150 WEST 57 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
32 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Feb 27, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Dec 17, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Dec 17, 2025Inspection date
6Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 02HCritical violation
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- 04LCritical 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.
- 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.
- 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
THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM inspection history
24 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.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | — | 32 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Feb 27, 2024 | A | 8 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 17, 2023 | B | 27 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
- 02GRecorded in 3 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.
- 02HRecorded in 2 inspections
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Official location
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Common questions
THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Feb 27, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 32 violation points.
When was THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Dec 17, 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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