Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
January 22, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Tsaocaa currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 22, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
January 22, 2026
- Date
- January 22, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jan 22, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 16, 2024
Inspection Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Apr 3, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 24, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Tsaocaa has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and April 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its April 2024 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.
Tsaocaa's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tsaocaa's current NYC health grade?
Tsaocaa currently has a A grade.
When was Tsaocaa last inspected?
Tsaocaa was last inspected on January 22, 2026.
What was Tsaocaa's latest inspection score?
Tsaocaa's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Tsaocaa have in its latest inspection?
Tsaocaa had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Tsaocaa located?
Tsaocaa is located at 38-04 Prince Street in Queens, NY 11354.
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: 50100811
Last updated: June 26, 2026