Cuppa Tea (Ph 1c)

37-12 Prince Street, Queens, NY 11354
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Cuppa Tea (Ph 1c) has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74
Dec 5, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cuppa Tea (Ph 1c) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cuppa Tea (Ph 1c) on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cuppa Tea (Ph 1c)?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cuppa Tea (Ph 1c).

How does Cuppa Tea (Ph 1c) compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Cuppa Tea (Ph 1c) most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Cuppa Tea (Ph 1c)'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cuppa Tea (Ph 1c) have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cuppa Tea (Ph 1c) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.