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HARLEM BUBBLE TEA
22 EAST 125 STREET Manhattan NY 10035
Health Inspection Grade C
Score: 42
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-07-13; refreshed 2026-10-13. May lag the official record. Check the official source
8 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-07-13), including 5 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-07-13: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Grade C. Score: 42. Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Critical: 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Critical: 04A — Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Critical: 04K — Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Critical: 04L — Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Critical: 06C — 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.
- Not Critical: 08A — Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Not Critical: 10B — 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.
- Not Critical: 10G — Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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