HE HE CHA in Greenwich Village

Latest: GRADE N Last inspected Feb 26, 2025
📍 42 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003  ·  🍽️ Coffee/Tea  ·  🚇 Union Square-14th Street, West 4th Street, Astor Place
Overview

He He Cha in Greenwich Village received a Grade B on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection in 2025, scoring 18 points. The coffee and tea shop has 12 inspections on record from 2025 with no emergency closures, though this marks the restaurant's first graded inspection result.

12
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade

HE HE CHA in Greenwich Village: Full Inspection History (12 records)

Feb 26, 2025 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor n...
Violations: 20-04 10B 20-08 06E 02B 10H
GRADE N Feb 26, 2025 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Anti-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.
Violations: 10B
Feb 26, 2025 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information Single 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. Sanitiz...
Violations: 20-08 10H 06E
GRADE N Feb 26, 2025 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Single 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.
Violations: 10H
Feb 26, 2025 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations: 20-04
GRADE N Feb 26, 2025 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations: 06E
Feb 26, 2025 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information Single 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.
Violations: 20-08 10H
GRADE N Feb 26, 2025 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Anti-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.
Violations: 10B
Feb 26, 2025 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations: 20-08 06E
GRADE N Feb 26, 2025 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations: 02B
Feb 26, 2025 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations: 20-08
GRADE N Feb 26, 2025 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations: 06E
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HE HE CHA in Greenwich Village: Frequently Asked Questions

When was HE HE CHA last inspected?
HE HE CHA was last inspected on February 26, 2025 (Grade N).
What is HE HE CHA's current health grade?
HE HE CHA currently holds a Grade N.
How many health inspections has HE HE CHA had?
HE HE CHA has 12 health inspections on record.
What was the worst inspection score at HE HE CHA?
The worst inspection score recorded at HE HE CHA was 18 points on February 26, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
Has HE HE CHA ever received a Grade C?
No. HE HE CHA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.