Wanpo Tea Shop

37 East 8 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Wanpo Tea Shop has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Wanpo Tea Shop was last inspected on May 20, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, two this time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Sep 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
61
Dec 19, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wanpo Tea Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wanpo Tea Shop on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wanpo Tea Shop?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wanpo Tea Shop.

How does Wanpo Tea Shop compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Wanpo Tea Shop most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Wanpo Tea Shop's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Wanpo Tea Shop inspected?

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