Alimama Tea Cafe

89 Bayard Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Alimama Tea Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Apr 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
82
Apr 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alimama Tea Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alimama Tea Cafe on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alimama Tea Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alimama Tea Cafe.

How does Alimama Tea Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Alimama Tea Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Alimama Tea Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Alimama Tea Cafe 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 Alimama Tea Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Alimama Tea Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.