THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025
📍 150 WEST 57 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Russian
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
The Russian Tea Room in Midtown Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 8 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A once and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Dec 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Dec 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Dec 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
GRADE A
Feb 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
GRADE B
Aug 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
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 purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Aug 31, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM last inspected?
- THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM was last inspected on December 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 32 points.
- What is THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM's current health grade?
- THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM had?
- THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM has 6 health inspections on record from August 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM was 32 points on December 17, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.