He&c Tea + Pot

544 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Passed re-check · Jan 20, 2026 Directions
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Fair BiteKarma score 74 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected Jan 20, 2026: passed with 1 violation, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 2 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
  • 4 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jan 20

    Follow-Up Inspection

    1 violation, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  3. Passed Jan 15

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Permits available
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Jan 16

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
    • Minor Hot and cold water available

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