Nanshan Hotpot/Tea Pulse

212-12 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Nanshan Hotpot/Tea Pulse is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Dec 2, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

Oct 9, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

02G

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nanshan Hotpot/Tea Pulse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nanshan Hotpot/Tea Pulse on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nanshan Hotpot/Tea Pulse?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nanshan Hotpot/Tea Pulse.

How does Nanshan Hotpot/Tea Pulse compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Nanshan Hotpot/Tea Pulse most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Nanshan Hotpot/Tea Pulse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nanshan Hotpot/Tea Pulse have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Nanshan Hotpot/Tea Pulse means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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