Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
December 3, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
Kung Fu Tea currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 3, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- 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
December 3, 2025
- Date
- December 3, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Dec 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 26, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Kung Fu Tea received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2025 with a score of 9.
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.
Kung Fu Tea's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kung Fu Tea's current NYC health grade?
Kung Fu Tea currently has a A grade.
When was Kung Fu Tea last inspected?
Kung Fu Tea was last inspected on December 3, 2025.
What was Kung Fu Tea's latest inspection score?
Kung Fu Tea's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Kung Fu Tea have in its latest inspection?
Kung Fu Tea had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Kung Fu Tea located?
Kung Fu Tea is located at 42 West 38th Street in Manhattan, NY 10018.
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: 50153807
Last updated: July 3, 2026