Initial Tea
Inspectors have visited Initial Tea four times, with records going back to 2023. On Apr 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Initial Tea's latest score of 61 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Initial Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Initial Tea on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Initial Tea?
Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Initial Tea.
How does Initial Tea compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?
Initial Tea most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.
Has Initial Tea's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Initial Tea have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Initial Tea means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Initial Tea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Initial Tea is inspected around two times per year on average.