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HIGH RISK

SWEETEA

167 MADISON AVENUE, New York, NY 10016/Coffee/Tea

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

26/100

Inspections

2

Last Inspected

Jan 2026

Critical

5

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

13 total

pest
431%
contamination
323%
hygiene
215%
chemical
215%
facility
18%
other
18%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

CriticalPest

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Code 04L

CriticalHygiene

No 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.

Code 05D

CriticalContamination

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.

Code 06C

CriticalContamination

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

Code 06D

CriticalChemical

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

Code 06F

MinorContamination

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Code 09C

MinorFacility

Anti-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.

Code 10B

MinorChemical

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Code 10G

MinorPest

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Code 08C

MinorPest

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

Code 28-06

MinorPest

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

Code 08A

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.