ORCHID TEA CAFE

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Overview

ORCHID TEA CAFE was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on May 2, 2023 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
4618 8 AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Cuisine
Chinese
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
8 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 28-06

NYC Health Code Violation 28-06

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 28-06 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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ORCHID TEA CAFE — Inspection Questions

Did ORCHID TEA CAFE pass their NYC health inspection on May 2, 2023?
ORCHID TEA CAFE was closed by the health department on May 2, 2023 with a score of 79 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did ORCHID TEA CAFE have?
ORCHID TEA CAFE 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 28-06 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 28-06 (NYC Health Code Violation 28-06) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 28-06 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.