Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
January 17, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Orchid Tea Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 17, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Latest Inspection Details
January 17, 2025
- Date
- January 17, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 17, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 31, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Orchid Tea Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2025 and October 2022. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its October 2022 score of 7.
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.
Orchid Tea Cafe's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchid Tea Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Orchid Tea Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Orchid Tea Cafe last inspected?
Orchid Tea Cafe was last inspected on January 17, 2025.
What was Orchid Tea Cafe's latest inspection score?
Orchid Tea Cafe's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Orchid Tea Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Orchid Tea Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Orchid Tea Cafe located?
Orchid Tea Cafe is located at 4602 7th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11220.
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: 50086128
Last updated: June 26, 2026