ANNIE'S TEA HOUSE
1924 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-324-7743
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Operator conducting sous vide preparation of raw beef. Sous vide equipment set to 135F.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Cleaned during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on work top cooler by under microwave. Operator moved drink.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Operator replaced towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Operator replaced soap
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On work top cooler. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator refilled, tested at 200ppm
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed manager handle raw salmon and then handled clean utensils and to go container. Manager changed gloves and washed hands
Boba station has added ice well, 2 rinse/prep sinks and make line cooler. Closest hand sink is through entryway to kitchen to where employees need to move curtains to come in and out of. Extra food storage area added to wall next to restroom No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on top of reach in cooler. Manager put in container
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator placed roll of paper towels at hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk rice. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor in storage area. Operator placed on cart.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee pot
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on dry storage shelf in kitchen Corrected -observed employee place in manager station
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle of sugar stored in product Corrected -observed employee remove
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored on cooler in drink station Corrected -observed employee remove
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.