One Cup Tea

124A Hester Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, One Cup Tea has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 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.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which One Cup Tea's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
67
Dec 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78
Jun 12, 2023
Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was One Cup Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at One Cup Tea on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at One Cup 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 One Cup Tea.

How does One Cup Tea compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

One Cup Tea most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has One Cup Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at One Cup Tea have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at One Cup 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 One Cup Tea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, One Cup Tea is inspected roughly once per year on average.