The Russian Tea Room
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
55
Score
The Russian Tea Room in Manhattan, NY, has undergone three inspections, with the most recent assessment in December 2025 resulting in a moderate risk designation. During this inspection, officials identified six total violations, including issues related to temperature control for perishable food items, pest control, and the maintenance of equipment surfaces.
3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Feb 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
86
Aug 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
64
Violations — Dec 17, 2025 Inspection
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Critical
Not Critical
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