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Grade ACoffee/Tea

Prince Tea House

324 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10001

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 1, 2026

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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.

    Critical

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 1, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (1 critical)
Dec 30, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Feb 28, 2024Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection4 (1 critical)
Jan 16, 2024Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection7 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 9 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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