Yaya Tea

80 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Yaya Tea has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near one.

When inspectors have written things up, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Yaya Tea on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Oct 11, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
70
Aug 23, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 15, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Jul 21, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
82
Jul 7, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yaya Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yaya Tea on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yaya Tea?

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

How does Yaya Tea compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Yaya Tea most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Yaya Tea's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yaya Tea 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 Yaya Tea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yaya Tea is inspected around five times per year on average.