NIPPON CHA in Williamsburg
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Mar 12, 2025
Overview
Nippon Cha in Williamsburg currently holds a Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 26 points on its most recent inspection. The tea and coffee shop has been inspected 7 times since 2022, earning 1 Grade A result and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
NIPPON CHA in Williamsburg: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Mar 12, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE B
Dec 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
May 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing pur...
GRADE A
Nov 14, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected ...
Oct 4, 2022
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 55
Written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved by the Department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. Container construction improper
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewa...
Oct 4, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Violations:
20-01
Oct 4, 2022
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
Written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved by the Department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. Container construction improper
Food, supplies, and equipment not prot...
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NIPPON CHA in Williamsburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NIPPON CHA last inspected?
- NIPPON CHA was last inspected on March 12, 2025 (Grade B).
- What is NIPPON CHA's current health grade?
- NIPPON CHA 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 NIPPON CHA had?
- NIPPON CHA has 7 health inspections on record from October 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at NIPPON CHA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NIPPON CHA was 55 points on October 4, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has NIPPON CHA ever received a Grade C?
- No. NIPPON CHA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.