Harmony Tea Shoppe

280 86 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Harmony Tea Shoppe three times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after six on the prior visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

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

Dec 9, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

02B

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

Oct 10, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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

06D

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

04A

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

06F

06C

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

28-06

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

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

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

19-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harmony Tea Shoppe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harmony Tea Shoppe on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harmony Tea Shoppe?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harmony Tea Shoppe.

How does Harmony Tea Shoppe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Harmony Tea Shoppe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Harmony Tea Shoppe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Harmony Tea Shoppe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harmony Tea Shoppe 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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