Tsaocaa Tea
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
78
Score
Tsaocaa Tea, located at 10 Tyler St, Boston, MA, had a low-risk inspection on December 17, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified two major violations concerning equipment and surfaces, as well as handwashing cleanser availability, and one minor violation related to nonfood contact surfaces. Across fifteen scored inspections, Tsaocaa Tea has historically maintained a low-risk status.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Oct 18, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Oct 12, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 2, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 4, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 14, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
43
May 5, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
43
Violations — Dec 17, 2025 Inspection
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize chute regularly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Service line hand sink without soap. Staff washing at prep hand sink. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under all equipment- ice machine refrigeration prep tables and storage shelves. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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