Tea Scholar

37-20 Prince Street, Queens, NY 11354
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Tea Scholar. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from eight violations to two.

Food contact surface not properly washed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Jul 8, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
“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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tea Scholar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tea Scholar on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tea Scholar?

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

How does Tea Scholar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tea Scholar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Tea Scholar's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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