Building Biography

The MapLandlordsNeighborhoodsZIP CodesGradesThe Mice MapAboutWhat's new

TP Tea

Chinese · 36-41 Prince Street · Queens 11354

A Grade A posted 2025-08-25. The most recent inspection (2026-10-10) scored 47 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-10-10 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 47

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.Critical
05FInsufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperaturesCritical
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.—

2025-08-25 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 7 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.—

2024-04-03 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Critical
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.—

At this address

GRADE D

See this building's full record

3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food, Food Protection, Food Worker Hygiene) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Report a problem to 311

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

36-41 Prince Street

On the Mice Map · ZIP 11354 · Look up any address