Current Grade
Current grade
C
Latest score
44
Last inspection
April 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
44 / 0
Cuppa Tea currently has a C grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 21, 2026 found 6 violations, including 6 critical violations, for a total score of 44 points.
Latest Violations
6 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Latest Inspection Details
April 21, 2026
- Date
- April 21, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- C
- Score
- 44
- Critical points
- 44
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 6 (6 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Apr 21, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 18, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 5, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 13, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cuppa Tea's most recent graded inspection in April 2026 was a C, after a A in August 2024.
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.
Cuppa Tea's latest score: 44
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cuppa Tea's current NYC health grade?
Cuppa Tea currently has a C grade.
When was Cuppa Tea last inspected?
Cuppa Tea was last inspected on April 21, 2026.
What was Cuppa Tea's latest inspection score?
Cuppa Tea's latest inspection score was 44 points.
How many violations did Cuppa Tea have in its latest inspection?
Cuppa Tea had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 6 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Cuppa Tea located?
Cuppa Tea is located at 42-61 Hunter Street in Queens, NY 11101.
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: 50141030
Last updated: July 3, 2026
