ORCHID TEA CAFE

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Overview

ORCHID TEA CAFE was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on June 26, 2024 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
4618 8 AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Cuisine
Chinese
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
8 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 03A

Food from unapproved or unknown source

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking

📋 Code Requirements

Purchase from licensed, inspected suppliers; maintain invoices; no home-prepared foods

CDC Risk Factor: Food from Unsafe Sources
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.11
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 June 26, 2024?
ORCHID TEA CAFE was closed by the health department on June 26, 2024 with a score of 57 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 03A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 03A (Food from unapproved or unknown source) is a critical violation. All food must come from approved, inspected sources to ensure safety Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking