Heytea

128 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Heytea was last inspected on Jul 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The latest visit found three violations, down from six violations the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 23, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 minor violations.

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Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

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

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

Apr 28, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

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

06E

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

08C

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Heytea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Heytea on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Heytea?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Heytea.

How does Heytea compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Heytea most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Heytea's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Heytea 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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