KOLKATA CHAI CO. in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026
📍 199 EAST 3 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10009 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Kolkata Chai Co. in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
KOLKATA CHAI CO. in East Village: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Jan 21, 2026
— 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 A
Jan 21, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Violations:
06C
GRADE A
Jun 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
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 unde...
GRADE B
Jan 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, ...
Jun 24, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 44
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Food Protection Certificate not he...
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KOLKATA CHAI CO. in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KOLKATA CHAI CO. last inspected?
- KOLKATA CHAI CO. was last inspected on January 21, 2026 (Grade A).
- What is KOLKATA CHAI CO.'s current health grade?
- KOLKATA CHAI CO. currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has KOLKATA CHAI CO. had?
- KOLKATA CHAI CO. has 5 health inspections on record from June 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KOLKATA CHAI CO.?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KOLKATA CHAI CO. was 44 points on June 24, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KOLKATA CHAI CO. ever received a Grade C?
- No. KOLKATA CHAI CO. has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.