Cuppa Tea Health Inspection Grade

Coffee/tea · 42-61 Hunter Street, Queens, NY 11101

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C

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).

C
6 Violations
6 Critical

Feb 18, 2026

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
5 Violations
4 Critical1 Non-Critical

Aug 5, 2024

Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
3 Violations
2 Critical1 Non-Critical

Mar 13, 2024

Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
9 Violations
5 Critical4 Non-Critical

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

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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