Tea & Sympathy
108 GREENWICH AVENUE, Manhattan, 10011
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (3 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 28, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 2, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 19 rodent inspections on record, 6 finding rat activity.
- 7 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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