Coffee/Tea Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

2,215 Coffee/Tea restaurants inspected. 97.4% earned a Grade A.

2,215
Restaurants
97.4%
Grade A
0.2%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A97.4%1,734
Grade B2.4%43
Grade C0.2%4

There are 2,215 Coffee/Tea restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 97.4% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is above the citywide average of 93.7%, indicating that Coffee/Tea restaurants tend to perform well in inspections.

Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.2% of graded Coffee/Tea establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.

When choosing a Coffee/Tea restaurant in NYC, the letter grade posted in the front window is your quickest indicator of food safety. A Grade A means the fewest violations were found. Check the inspection date to see how recent the result is.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
CUPPA TEAQueensC44Apr 21, 2026
HILL MARY COFFEE SHOPManhattanC43Oct 08, 2025
PARK AT KIMSManhattanC36May 18, 2026
MYGIRLQueensC28Jul 21, 2025

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx7297.2%0.0%
Brooklyn48398.6%0.0%
Manhattan88497.5%0.2%
Queens29095.9%0.7%
Staten Island4893.8%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

How many Coffee/Tea restaurants in NYC have a Grade A?+

The source snapshot contains 1,734 Coffee/Tea restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 97.4% of all graded Coffee/Tea establishments.

What percentage of Coffee/Tea restaurants have a Grade C?+

0.2% of graded Coffee/Tea restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.

Which borough has the best Coffee/Tea restaurant grades?+

Grade A rates for Coffee/Tea restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.

Data from official government food safety agencies