CUPPA TEA
GRADE ZTuesday, April 21, 2026
Overview
CUPPA TEA in Long Island City Hunters Point underwent a NYC health inspection on April 21, 2026 and scored 44 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.
Address
42-61 HUNTER STREET
Queens, NY 11101
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections
1 failures
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
06C
Food not protected from contamination
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.
⚠️ Why This Matters
Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants
📋 Code Requirements
Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards
CDC Risk Factor:
Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
CUPPA TEA — Inspection Questions
- Did CUPPA TEA pass their NYC health inspection on April 21, 2026?
- CUPPA TEA underwent inspection on April 21, 2026 with a score of 44 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
- What critical violations did CUPPA TEA have?
- CUPPA TEA had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
- What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants