INITIAL TEA in Bedford Stuyvesant (West)
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026
📍 467 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11205 ·
🍽️ Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
Overview
Initial Tea in Bed-Stuy received a Grade B on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection, scoring 23 points. The juice and smoothie bar has 3 inspections on record since 2023, with 1 Grade A result and no emergency closures.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
INITIAL TEA in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Full Inspection History (4 records)
Apr 14, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Violations:
06A
GRADE B
Jul 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may ...
May 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, includ...
GRADE A
Dec 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
INITIAL TEA in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was INITIAL TEA last inspected?
- INITIAL TEA was last inspected on April 14, 2026 (Grade B). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is INITIAL TEA's current health grade?
- INITIAL TEA currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has INITIAL TEA had?
- INITIAL TEA has 4 health inspections on record from December 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at INITIAL TEA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at INITIAL TEA was 23 points on July 21, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has INITIAL TEA ever received a Grade C?
- No. INITIAL TEA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.