Kung Fu Tea

70-10 Austin Street, Queens, NY 11375
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Kung Fu Tea six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
61
Feb 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
74
Sep 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Apr 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
61
Nov 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Mar 4, 2022
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
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
06F
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kung Fu Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kung Fu Tea on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kung Fu Tea?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three 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 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kung Fu Tea have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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.