Ten Ren's Tea Time
73 MOTT STREET, Manhattan, 10013
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Feb 6, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 6, 2025
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 27 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
Check any restaurant before you go
Radius puts New York City’s inspection record in your pocket, in plain English.
Looking for something else in New York City? Browse New York City inspections.