Nippon Cha
214 BEDFORD AVENUE, 11249
Coffee/Tea
7186086068
BScore: 26
Last inspected: December 19, 2024
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Inspection History
April 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 23
02FMeat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other TCS offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
06CFood, 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.
20-04“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
March 12, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
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December 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BScore: 26
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10FNon-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.
May 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 36
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
05DNo 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 acceptable hand-drying device.
06CFood, 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.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
November 14, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
06BTobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
October 4, 2022
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 55
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
05DNo 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 acceptable hand-drying device.
05HWritten Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved by the Department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. Container construction improper
06CFood, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
15-27Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
20-01Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-04“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.