Kung Fu Tea
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
100
Score
Kung Fu Tea appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Kung Fu Tea's latest score of 100 sits above the Brighton average of 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Per the employee working there is no procedures or kit to clean up a vomit or diarrhea event; provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection there was no designated person in charge only an employee who did not know if their supervisor was coming in to work today or not. When the certified food protection manager is not on duty assign a person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety sanitization and illness policy.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Per employee on duty there is no food thermometer on site; provide a food thermometer.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: The floors in the back of house have dried encrusted stains / the interior of the mop sink has dried encrusted debris and stains / the interior and the walls behind the utility sink in the front of house has black slime and encrusted soils / the jellies refrigerator next to the pont of sale has pooling water in the interior surfaces/ the interior of the two door reach in cooler has dried encrusted stains / on the white drop plate of the ice machine there is pink and black slime / clean to remove soils and water and sanitize surfaces.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: In the closet to the left of the rear entrance there are piles of boxes and cluttered items preventing proper cleaning and hindering the ability to monitor for pests; discard unnecessary items and organize the room.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler not wearing a hair restraint; food employees must wear effective hair restraints when handling food.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: The handle to the ice chest below the cane sugar dispenser is broken and is being glued on by tape or some type of soiled epoxy; repair or replace the ice chest handle so that it is cleanable and free of rust and soils.
590.004/4-501.11-C
61
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Enclosure around mop sink is damaged and peeling Drain cover missing from floordrain at 3 bay sink Make proper repairs
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there are open pipes in the back prep Per the employee the 3 bay sink was moved from one location to another- The large open pipe if where the 3 bay sink was located The pipe below the 3 bay sink is currently leaking into a bucket Provide information to the the Health Department from a licensed plumber for all work and repairs conducted at the establishment with the moving of the 3 bay sink- No evidence of plan review or permits for work
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The employee on site at the time of the inspection was unable to answer questions pertaining to procedures at the establishment for sanitizing and temperature control- Review with staff
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Internal panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No handsoap available at the back handwashing sink at the time of the inspection- Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counters- Maintain insanitizer
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors throughout the back prep area with soils- Clean properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: The servicesink at the location is completely blocked by equipment- Per the employee on site the mop water is dumped outside Clear equipment from in front the the service sink to ensure the sink is accessible for the disposal of mop water Discontinue dumping soiled mop water outside
590.005/5-203.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Enclosure around mop sink is damaged and peeling Drain cover missing from floordrain at 3 bay sink Make proper repairs
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Large gap noted on the bottom of the rear exterior door- Provide door sweep
590.006/6-202.15-C
50
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine including behind the internal panel with mold like buildup- Clean properly
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in back prep with numerous areas that have broken and loose tiles- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Inside of the cabinets anf refrigeration along the service line is soils and debris- Clean properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Oct 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Trays at warewashing area soiled. Storage shelves at prep area and warewashing area soiled. Gasket at refrigerating unit accross three bay sink soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Wall near three bay sink soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
82
Mar 7, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed fruit- like flies near mop sink and rodent-like droppings on the corner floor at the same area. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine interior soiled with slime-like substance. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of some refrigeratin units soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at prep area soiled in certain spots. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
74
Sep 28, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed large amount of rodent-like droppings on the floor at the area under storage shelves. Provide an IPM report froma licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: The test kit for QUATs sanitizer appears damaged by water. Provide a new one.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at prep/warewashing areas soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of two door refrigerator unit near three bay sink soiled including gaskets. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kung Fu Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kung Fu Tea on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kung Fu Tea?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kung Fu Tea.
How does Kung Fu Tea compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Kung Fu Tea most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.
Has Kung Fu Tea's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kung Fu Tea have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kung Fu 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.
How often is Kung Fu Tea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kung Fu Tea is inspected around two times per year on average.
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