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Hey Tea

223 Newbury St

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

8 inspections

Inspection

Mar 11, 2026

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the ice machine there is excessive water leaking from behind the machine causing water to pool onto the floor and into multiple areas of the kitchen; repair or replace the ice machine so that it is no longer leaking water onto the floor. Have a licensed plumber complete the work or provide an estimate for the work to be completed.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 11, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 6, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the ice machine there is excessive water leaking from behind the machine causing water to pool onto the floor and into multiple areas of the kitchen; repair or replace the ice machine so that it is no longer leaking water onto the floor. Have a licensed plumber complete the work or provide an estimate for the work to be completed.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Post signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection report is available upon request" Post most recent Letter Grade provided by the City of Boston within 5 feet of the front entrance visible to customers

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 20, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the bubble tea production area observed a hotel pan with 75F cloudy water with in use utensils stored in the water; store in use utensils on a clean santized surface in water 135F and above or in cool runnning water.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the ice machine there is excessive water leaking from behind the machine causing water to pool onto the floor and into multiple areas of the kitchen; repair or replace the ice machine so that it is no longer leaking water onto the floor.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the hand sink right after the curtains in the back of house the hand soap dispenser was empty; hand sinks must have handwashing cleanser available at all times; corected on site by the person in charge.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At one of the hand sinks observed the hand towel dispenser empty and no other approved hand drying methods observed in the area; provide approved hand drying devices at all times at hand sinks.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Post signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection report is available upon request" Post most recent Letter Grade provided by the City of Boston within 5 feet of the front entrance visible to customers

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 10, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the bubble tea production area observed a hotel pan with 75F cloudy water with in use utensils stored in the water; store in use utensils on a clean santized surface in water 135F and above or in cool runnning water.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the hand sink right after the curtains in the back of house the hand soap dispenser was empty; hand sinks must have handwashing cleanser available at all times; corected on site by the person in charge.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At one of the hand sinks observed the hand towel dispenser empty and no other approved hand drying methods observed in the area; provide approved hand drying devices at all times at hand sinks.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Your 2026 health permit has not been renewed. Please pay your health permit renewal within 24 hours of receiving this report. Post signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection report is available upon request" Post most recent Letter Grade provided by the City of Boston within 5 feet of the front entrance visible to customers

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 3, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-302.15-PFOther

Official wording

Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Lemons and kale observed being washed in 3 compartment sink. Wash fruits and vegetables in food prep sink. Label food prep sink for food prep only

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Interiors of refrigeration units with spills and soils. Clean and dry.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Water on floor throughout food prep area. Clean and dry floor. Determine source of water and keep floors clean and dry. 3 compartment sink overflow slots are not plumbed- allowing water to pour out behind sink and onto floor. Seal or plumb as needed to prevent water pooling on floor.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 24, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-302.15-PFOther

Official wording

Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Lemons and kale observed being washed in 3 compartment sink. Wash fruits and vegetables in food prep sink. Label food prep sink for food prep only

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Interiors of refrigeration units with spills and soils. Clean and dry.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Water on floor throughout food prep area. Clean and dry floor. Determine source of water and keep floors clean and dry. 3 compartment sink overflow slots are not plumbed- allowing water to pour out behind sink and onto floor. Seal or plumb as needed to prevent water pooling on floor.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 24, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 6, 2025

Passed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther

Official wording

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s notes

No covered trash bin in bathroom. Provide covered trash bin.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sponges observed at warewashing sink. Do not use sponges to wash food contact surfaces.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dust and debris from construction under tables and on shelves. Clean all surfaces of construction dust.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)

Inspector’s notes

No air gap on prep sink. Provide air gap

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.006/6-202.14-COther

Official wording

Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector’s notes

Bathroom door is not self-closing. Provide self-closing mechanism.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hole in wall under hand sink next to boba machine. Patch hole as needed

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 2, 2025

Failed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther

Official wording

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s notes

No covered trash bin in bathroom. Provide covered trash bin.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-202.14-COther

Official wording

Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector’s notes

Bathroom door is not self-closing. Provide self-closing mechanism.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sponges observed at warewashing sink. Do not use sponges to wash food contact surfaces.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dust and debris from construction under tables and on shelves. Clean all surfaces of construction dust.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)

Inspector’s notes

No air gap on prep sink. Provide air gap

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hole in wall under hand sink next to boba machine. Patch hole as needed

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 2, 2025 · Original Source

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