Dragon Tea

232 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Dragon Tea has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 22, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Dragon Tea is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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 14, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Jul 19, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

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

04A

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dragon Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dragon Tea on file is from Oct 22, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dragon Tea?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dragon Tea.

How does Dragon Tea compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Dragon Tea most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Dragon Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dragon Tea have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dragon 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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