Hey Tea
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Hey Tea six times, with records going back to 2025. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“System maintained in good repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Hey Tea's latest score of 95 sits above the Boston average of 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: At the ice machine there is excessive water leaking from behind the machine causing water to pool onto the floor and into multiple areas of the kitchen; repair or replace the ice machine so that it is no longer leaking water onto the floor. Have a licensed plumber complete the work or provide an estimate for the work to be completed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: At the ice machine there is excessive water leaking from behind the machine causing water to pool onto the floor and into multiple areas of the kitchen; repair or replace the ice machine so that it is no longer leaking water onto the floor. Have a licensed plumber complete the work or provide an estimate for the work to be completed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: At one of the hand sinks observed the hand towel dispenser empty and no other approved hand drying methods observed in the area; provide approved hand drying devices at all times at hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the hand sink right after the curtains in the back of house the hand soap dispenser was empty; hand sinks must have handwashing cleanser available at all times; corected on site by the person in charge.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: At the bubble tea production area observed a hotel pan with 75F cloudy water with in use utensils stored in the water; store in use utensils on a clean santized surface in water 135F and above or in cool runnning water.
590.003/3-304.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: At the ice machine there is excessive water leaking from behind the machine causing water to pool onto the floor and into multiple areas of the kitchen; repair or replace the ice machine so that it is no longer leaking water onto the floor.
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: At one of the hand sinks observed the hand towel dispenser empty and no other approved hand drying methods observed in the area; provide approved hand drying devices at all times at hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the hand sink right after the curtains in the back of house the hand soap dispenser was empty; hand sinks must have handwashing cleanser available at all times; corected on site by the person in charge.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: At the bubble tea production area observed a hotel pan with 75F cloudy water with in use utensils stored in the water; store in use utensils on a clean santized surface in water 135F and above or in cool runnning water.
590.003/3-304.12-C
78
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Washing fruits and vegetables (pf)
Inspector notes: Lemons and kale observed being washed in 3 compartment sink. Wash fruits and vegetables in food prep sink. Label food prep sink for food prep only
590.003/3-302.15-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Water on floor throughout food prep area. Clean and dry floor. Determine source of water and keep floors clean and dry. 3 compartment sink overflow slots are not plumbed- allowing water to pour out behind sink and onto floor. Seal or plumb as needed to prevent water pooling on floor.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interiors of refrigeration units with spills and soils. Clean and dry.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap on prep sink. Provide air gap
590.005/5-203.14-P
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No covered trash bin in bathroom. Provide covered trash bin.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall under hand sink next to boba machine. Patch hole as needed
590.006/6-501.11-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom door is not self-closing. Provide self-closing mechanism.
590.006/6-202.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust and debris from construction under tables and on shelves. Clean all surfaces of construction dust.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing sink. Do not use sponges to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hey Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hey Tea on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hey Tea?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hey Tea.
How does Hey Tea compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Hey Tea most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Hey Tea's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hey Tea have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hey Tea means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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