Kung Fu Tea

27 Waverly Place, Manhattan, NY 10003
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged three inspections at Kung Fu Tea, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus three before.

When inspectors have written things up, food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Kung Fu Tea scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74
Sep 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
74
Mar 12, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kung Fu Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kung Fu Tea on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kung Fu Tea?

Across the inspection record, food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kung Fu Tea.

How does Kung Fu Tea compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kung Fu Tea most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kung Fu Tea's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kung Fu 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 Kung Fu Tea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kung Fu Tea is inspected around two times per year on average.