Staten Island, NY — A health inspection conducted at a Staten Island bubble tea location in late March 2026 resulted in a Grade C score, according to records released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

Kung Fu Tea, located at 3845 Richmond Avenue in the Eltingville neighborhood of Staten Island, received a score of 37 following an inspection on March 26, 2026. Under the NYC restaurant grading system, a score of 28 or higher results in a Grade C. The inspection data was made publicly available by DOHMH on March 30, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited one violation during the inspection, classified as non-critical under the NYC Health Code.

The violation — recorded under Code 28-06 — noted that the establishment did not have a current contract with a licensed pest management professional in place, and that records of extermination activities were not being maintained on the premises.

While no active pest presence was documented in the inspection record, the absence of a pest management contract and activity log is a compliance requirement under New York City health regulations. The requirement exists to ensure that food service establishments maintain ongoing, documented efforts to prevent and monitor pest activity — a recognized vector for food contamination.

No critical violations were recorded during this inspection. Under DOHMH definitions, critical violations are those most likely to directly contribute to foodborne illness, such as improper food temperatures, cross-contamination, or inadequate handwashing facilities.

Food Safety Context

Pest management documentation requirements are outlined under NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food service establishment operations across the five boroughs. Establishments are required to maintain active contracts with licensed pest control operators and to keep written records of all extermination activities on-site and available for review during inspections.

The FDA Food Code, which informs many of New York City's local standards, similarly classifies inadequate pest control programs as a risk factor for foodborne illness. Even in the absence of observed pest activity, regulators treat a lapse in pest management documentation as a compliance violation, given the preventive role these programs play.

The distinction between critical and non-critical violations is significant. Critical violations carry a higher point value in the NYC scoring system and reflect conditions with a more direct link to foodborne illness risk. Non-critical violations, such as the one identified here, address operational and procedural standards that support overall food safety.

Inspection History

According to publicly available DOHMH records, no prior inspection history is available for this location. This inspection represents the first recorded entry in the DOHMH database for this establishment.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's letter grading system for restaurants is based on the total number of points assessed during an unannounced inspection. Points are assigned for each violation found, with higher-risk violations carrying greater point values. The grading scale is as follows:

  • A: Score of 0 to 13 points
  • B: Score of 14 to 27 points
  • C: Score of 28 points or higher

A restaurant that receives a score in the B or C range during an initial inspection may request a reinspection, at which point a letter grade is assigned based on the reinspection score. Establishments are required to post their most current grade card in a location visible to the public.

DOHMH inspection records are updated on a rolling basis as new inspections are completed and processed. Scores and grades reflect conditions observed on the date of the inspection and may not reflect the current status of the establishment.

Consumers can search inspection records for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's online restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov/health. The database includes scores, violation details, and grade history for food service establishments across all five boroughs.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Kung Fu Tea including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.