Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
January 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 3
One Cup Tea currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 21, 2026 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Latest Inspection Details
January 21, 2026
- Date
- January 21, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 21, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 2, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 12, 2023
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
One Cup Tea has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and December 2024. Its latest score remained 13 in both inspections.
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.
One Cup Tea's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Cup Tea's current NYC health grade?
One Cup Tea currently has a A grade.
When was One Cup Tea last inspected?
One Cup Tea was last inspected on January 21, 2026.
What was One Cup Tea's latest inspection score?
One Cup Tea's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did One Cup Tea have in its latest inspection?
One Cup Tea had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is One Cup Tea located?
One Cup Tea is located at 124A Hester Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
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: 50079545
Last updated: June 26, 2026