Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
42
Last inspection
February 2, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
39 / 3
Nippon Cha currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 2, 2026 found 6 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 42 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • Ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • Pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °F for 15 seconds • Mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °F. • Whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • Raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °F, covered, rotated or stirred • All other foods to or above 140 °F for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °F for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
Non-Critical
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Latest Inspection Details
February 2, 2026
- Date
- February 2, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 42
- Critical points
- 39
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 6 (5 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Feb 2, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 2, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 20, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Nippon Cha received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2024 with a score of 12.
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.
Nippon Cha's latest score: 42
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nippon Cha's current NYC health grade?
Nippon Cha does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Nippon Cha last inspected?
Nippon Cha was last inspected on February 2, 2026.
What was Nippon Cha's latest inspection score?
Nippon Cha's latest inspection score was 42 points.
How many violations did Nippon Cha have in its latest inspection?
Nippon Cha had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Nippon Cha located?
Nippon Cha is located at 39-34 Bell Boulevard in Queens, NY 11361.
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: 50048035
Last updated: June 26, 2026