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Quick Answers
When was Spill The Tea Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on May 18, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Non-critical violations only”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from May 14, 2024 to May 18, 2026.
Has Spill The Tea Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 14, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Inspection
May 18, 2026
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 10BCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
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.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, May 18, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 18, 2025
Non-critical violations only
4 recorded violations
minorCode 12CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
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.
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 20, 2025
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Mar 20, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 14, 2024
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 10BCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
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.