Nomad Tea Parlour

244 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Nomad Tea Parlour was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after three on the prior visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Nomad Tea Parlour squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
Aug 13, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nomad Tea Parlour last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nomad Tea Parlour on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nomad Tea Parlour?

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

How does Nomad Tea Parlour compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Nomad Tea Parlour most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Nomad Tea Parlour's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nomad Tea Parlour have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nomad Tea Parlour means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.