Kung Fu Tea

251-73 Jericho Turnpike, Queens, NY 11426
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Kung Fu Tea three times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Kung Fu Tea on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
55
Feb 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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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
74
Jan 22, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
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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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kung Fu Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kung Fu Tea on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kung Fu Tea?

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

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

Kung Fu Tea most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

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

No. Recent inspections at Kung Fu Tea have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

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 roughly once per year on average.