Cuppa Tea

42-61 Hunter Street, Queens, NY 11101

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2024, Cuppa Tea has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Cuppa Tea trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

6 critical violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Feb 18, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

Aug 5, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Mar 13, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

06C

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cuppa Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cuppa Tea on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cuppa Tea?

Across the inspection record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cuppa Tea.

How does Cuppa Tea compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Cuppa Tea most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Cuppa Tea's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cuppa Tea have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cuppa Tea means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Cuppa Tea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cuppa Tea is inspected around two times per year on average.

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