Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
April 2, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Orchid Tea Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 2, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 2, 2025
- Date
- April 2, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Apr 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 2, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Jun 26, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Jun 7, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 9, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
May 2, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Grade Trend
Orchid Tea Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2025 and June 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its June 2023 score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Orchid Tea Cafe's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchid Tea Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Orchid Tea Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Orchid Tea Cafe last inspected?
Orchid Tea Cafe was last inspected on April 2, 2025.
What was Orchid Tea Cafe's latest inspection score?
Orchid Tea Cafe's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Orchid Tea Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Orchid Tea Cafe had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Orchid Tea Cafe located?
Orchid Tea Cafe is located at 4618 8th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11220.
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: 50133085
Last updated: July 3, 2026