Prince Tea House

134 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10013
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Prince Tea House three times, with records going back to 2023. Prince Tea House was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.
02F
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
82
Sep 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Aug 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prince Tea House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Prince Tea House on file is from Jan 20, 2026. 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 three 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 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Prince Tea House have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

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.

How often is Prince Tea House inspected?

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