Royal Tea
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2024
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Royal Tea six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Royal Tea's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 20, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Royal Tea's latest score is in line with the Boston average of 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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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
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at production line hand sink. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wooden shelf for storing blenders and pitchers is damaged and breaking. Repair as necessary.
590.004/4-101.17-C
86
Oct 26, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at service line out of towels. Towels available on service line. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sinks have towels and soap at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Electric fly zapper on prep table. Place fly zapper away from prep area and any food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under sanitizer bay of 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue trap with dead roaches under dump sink. Discard dead pests to prevent contamiantion.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of dairy refrigerator in storage area soiled. Floor of hot water closet soiled and with moisture. Clean and maintain free of soils and moisture to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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May 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment serving ice cream without Frozen Dessert permit. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov to add Frozen Dessert permit to Permit 339692
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
May 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut fruit (mango watermelon strawberries etc.) in counter top cooler at 55F for less than 2 hours. Moved to under counter unit. Cooler reading 57F Service unit as needed to ensure cold holding below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment serving ice cream without Frozen Dessert permit. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov to add Frozen Dessert permit to Permit 339692
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Pink mold-like substance on chute in ie machine in store room. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic film covering grease trap. Discard film and discontinue using to cover grease trap.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiing cloths on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead roaches under dump sink at service line. Dead roach in storage room. Remove all dead pests
590.006/6-501.112-C
61
Nov 21, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of both ice machines soiled. Interior of service line machine with soils. Chute of large machine with black mold-like substance. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at service line out of soap. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at service line out of towels. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Mold-like substance between tiles above service line hand sink. Clean and dry area. Mouse droppings in dry storage under shelves. Clean and monitor for activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counter. Store cloths in sanitizer solution to prevent cross contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap covered in plastic film. Discard and discontinue using plastic. Resurface as needed.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue traps with dead roaches in front utility room. Dead roach behind ice machine in dry storage. Discard dead roaches.
590.006/6-501.112-C
61
Apr 25, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer testing above 200ppm. Adjusted to 100ppm. Retrain staff to correctly mix sanitizer and test.
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person In charge needs to take active amangerial control and retrain staff on cleaning and sanitizing warewashing procedures. Review mixing sanitizer and how to test for dilution.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at service line blocked by ice bucket. Hand sinks must be clear and accessible at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interiors of both ice machines with black mold-like substance. Service line ice machine also with spills. Clean and maintain to avoid contamination. Exterior of 3 compartment sink soiled. Rinse sink also soiled. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit on site for confirming chlorine dilution for sanitizing. Provide test kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at service line hand sink. Provide soap towels and hot water at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths stored on counters. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solutions and have wiping towels professionally laundered regularly.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing sink. Discard sponges and discontinue using sponges on food contact surfaces to avoid cross contamination.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No covered trash bin in bathroom. Provide covered trash bin.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under prep table with boba and debris. Top of hot water tank with rat droppings. Clena and monitor. Wall behind service line hand sink with spills and soils. Under counter coolers at service line handle and doors soiled. Floor of dry storage with debris and water. Clean and dry. Clean all areas and maintain to avoid contamination. Toop of grease trap soiled and rusted. Resurface as needed.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining shelf in store room. Discard and discontinue using cardboard to line shelves. Use materials that are smooth durable cleanable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royal Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royal Tea on file is from Feb 20, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Royal Tea?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Royal Tea.
How does Royal Tea compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Royal Tea most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Royal Tea's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Royal Tea have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Royal 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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