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Dragon Tea

232 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Coffee/Tea DUMBO-Vinegar Hill-Downtown Brklyn-Boerum Hill (646) 704-9765

Grade A · as of Oct 22, 2024

Dragon Tea was last inspected on October 22, 2024 and scored 4 points (A range). Inspectors found 2 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 22, 2024 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

A

Score: 4 points (A range)

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

    Official wording (code 10F)

    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.

  • GeneralPests

    Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or open bait was used.

    Official wording (code 08C)

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

ABJul 19, 2023: 313123/07Aug 14, 2023: 101023/08Oct 22, 2024: 4424/10
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. A 10 points (A range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Re-inspection

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalPests

      Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

      Official wording (code 04L)

      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

    • GeneralPests

      The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

      Official wording (code 08A)

      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

    • GeneralOther

      No contract with a licensed exterminator, or pest-control records missing.

      Official wording (code 28-06)

      Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

  2. 31 31 points (C range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

    Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

    4 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

      Official wording (code 04A)

      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    • CriticalFood handling

      No working thermometer was available to check food temperatures.

      Official wording (code 04J)

      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.

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

      Official wording (code 06C)

      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.

    • CriticalPests

      Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

      Official wording (code 04L)

      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

    • GeneralOther

      No contract with a licensed exterminator, or pest-control records missing.

      Official wording (code 28-06)

      Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

    • GeneralPests

      The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

      Official wording (code 08A)

      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 years ago. Always confirm with the official record.