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Hawa Smoothie & Bubble Tea

359 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Hawa Smoothie & Bubble Tea has four inspections in the public record. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to two.

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

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

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Dec 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
04P
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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Sep 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
41
Aug 28, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
04P
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hawa Smoothie & Bubble Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hawa Smoothie & Bubble Tea on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hawa Smoothie & Bubble Tea?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hawa Smoothie & Bubble Tea.

How does Hawa Smoothie & Bubble Tea compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Hawa Smoothie & Bubble Tea most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Hawa Smoothie & Bubble Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hawa Smoothie & Bubble Tea 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 Hawa Smoothie & Bubble 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.

How often is Hawa Smoothie & Bubble Tea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hawa Smoothie & Bubble Tea is inspected around three times per year on average.

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