Prince Tea House

8510 21 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Prince Tea House has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jul 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Prince Tea House squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Apr 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06E

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

02B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

10F

Apr 8, 2024

Trans Fat / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prince Tea House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Prince Tea House on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Prince Tea House?

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 Prince Tea House.

How does Prince Tea House compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Prince Tea House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Prince Tea House's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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