Initial Tea Health Inspection Grade

Name: Initial Tea
Address: 467 Dekalb Avenue, New York, NY, 11205, US

Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 467 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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A

Total Score: 13

Critical Points: 8Non-Critical Points: 5

Current Grade

Current grade

A

Latest score

13

Last inspection

June 18, 2026

Critical / non-critical points

8 / 5

Initial Tea currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 18, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.

Latest Violations

1 critical · 2 non-critical

Critical

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.

Non-Critical

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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.

Latest Inspection Details

June 18, 2026

Date: June 18, 2026
Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Initial Tea's current NYC health grade?

Initial Tea currently has an A grade.

When was Initial Tea last inspected?

Initial Tea was last inspected on June 18, 2026.

What was Initial Tea's latest inspection score?

Initial Tea's latest inspection score was 13 points.

How many violations did Initial Tea have in its latest inspection?

Initial Tea had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.

Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50091707
Last updated: October 30, 2026

Initial Tea at a glance

Health Department status: Not currently closed by the Health Department
Neighborhood: Fort Greene and Clinton Hill
Cuisine: Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads

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Grade

A

Score

13

Critical points

8

Non-critical points

5

Violations

3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)