Hey Tea

162 Harvard Av, Allston, MA 02134
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Hey Tea has been inspected three times since 2025. On Oct 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “covering receptacles” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Hey Tea's latest score of 74 falls below the Allston average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: On the production line mango ube at 47F coconut mix in blender jars 60F grapefruit pulp 57F coconut in metal canisters 51F. There are a few reasons for these items to be outside of proper cold holding temperatures; one is that the staff is preparing the foods and then putting them directly from ambient into the cold holding units and not cooling them properly to 41F beforehand; the second is items on the counter are being held in ice baths that are too small don't have enough ice or the ice has melted. All the items per the person in charge had been prepared around 11am and were taken out of service after the observation and put into active cooling to get down to 41F. Train staff to properly cool foods before placing them into cold holding units and have larger vessels with more ice if not using active cold holding units for items on the counter.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Per the person in charge this location does not have any procedures or a kit to address a vomit or diarrhea event; provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash and reclycing bins outside are uncovered with their lids being pinned between the wall of a building and the receptacle unit; doors of recepatcles must be closed at all times unless in active use.
590.005/5-501.113-C
74
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpsters behind the establishmnet are overfilled and the lids are open Establishment may need more frequent trash/ recycle pick up
590.005/5-501.113-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Excessive amounts of products in the lower storage and in the walkin freezer in the lower level. Products and boxes stored directly on the floor in both areas Products shall be stored a minimum of 6" off the floor allowing for cleaning below
590.003/3-305.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Grounds around dumpsters with soils and debris- Clean with proper frequency
590.005/5-501.115-C
86
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hey Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hey Tea on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hey Tea?

Across the inspection record, “covering receptacles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hey Tea.

How does Hey Tea compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Hey Tea most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Hey Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hey Tea have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hey Tea means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.