Kung Fu Tea

86-12 Justice Avenue, Queens, NY 11373
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Kung Fu Tea stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus three before.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Kung Fu Tea trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
67
Jun 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
86
Feb 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kung Fu Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kung Fu Tea on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kung Fu Tea?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material 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 67 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 flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

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.