Prince Tea House

324 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Prince Tea House stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 30, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

Prince Tea House's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 30, 2024

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

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Feb 28, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 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

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

09C

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Jan 16, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

06C

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

06D

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

Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

19-07

Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

15-27

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prince Tea House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Prince Tea House on file is from Dec 30, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Prince Tea House?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Prince Tea House.

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

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

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Prince Tea House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

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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