Tea by the Sea
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
86
Score
Tea by the Sea, located at 99 Sumner St in East Boston, MA, had a low-risk inspection on December 1, 2025, with a score of 86. This inspection noted three minor violations, including issues with equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils, nonfood contact surfaces, and food storage in prohibited areas. Historically, Tea by the Sea has maintained a mostly low-risk inspection record across ten scored inspections.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Dec 13, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Feb 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Feb 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Oct 6, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Dec 1, 2025 Inspection
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-602.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with food products stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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