Mtea

23-01 41 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Mtea appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, food contact surface not properly washed is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Mtea squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
78
Oct 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
64
May 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mtea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mtea on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mtea?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mtea.

How does Mtea compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Mtea most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Mtea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Mtea have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mtea means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mtea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mtea is inspected roughly once per year on average.