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Asian/Asian Fusion · New York City, NY

Nom Tea

93-05a 63 Drive

Last inspected Oct 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Nom Tea last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 19, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Violations cited” (official score 20).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded, including 3 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Oct 30, 2023 to Oct 19, 2026.
Has Nom Tea ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 30, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Oct 19, 2026

Violations cited

Official score: 20 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 04MPests

Official Wording

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode 06DContamination

Official Wording

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 06FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 08APests

Official Wording

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Oct 9, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 12 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 06CContamination

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 02BFood temperature

Official Wording

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Oct 24, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 02BFood temperature

Official Wording

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 09BFood temperature

Official Wording

Thawing procedure improper.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 24, 2024 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

Oct 30, 2023

Violations cited

Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 04JFood temperature

Official Wording

Properly 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.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 30, 2023 · Original Source

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Oct 30, 2023

Violations cited

1 recorded violation

minorCode 20-04Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

“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.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 30, 2023 · Original Source

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