Yu Tea

14-11 College Point Boulevard, Queens, NY 11356

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Yu Tea has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Dec 3, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

May 14, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yu Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yu Tea on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Yu Tea compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Yu Tea most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Yu Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yu Tea have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yu 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 Yu Tea inspected?

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

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