BESTEA
1121 ALAFAYA TRL STE 1013, Oviedo FL 32765 · 9175285566
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided for operator.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cooked rice in chest freezer,,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu 50F, cabbage 47F, sliced pork 50F kept in make table across from stove for 3hrs. Added ice for rapid cooling Pork broth kept in bottom of reach in cooler for 5 hrs with temperature of 47F. Discarded Red snapper kept in sushi cooler 46F kept for 3hrs in sushi cooler Butter kept cold holding for 3hrs. Cooked eggs 50 F kept on make table across from stoves for 1hr All items placed in freezer, rechecked items between 41 to 43 F
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer water with over 200 ppm. Rechecked 100 ppm.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Chirashi bowl, Tuna Tataki, Tuna Roll, Salmon Roll, Tuna Avocado Roll, Salmon Avocado Roll, Yellow Tail roll, Yellow tail jalapeño roll, Alaska roll, New York roll, Florida Roll, Rainbow Roll, Salmon Dragon Roll, Shrimp Dragon Roll, Teas Queen Roll, Spicy Girl Roll, Spicy Boy Roll, Punk Lady Roll, Salmon Lover Roll, Paradise Roll, Paradise Roll, All sashimi items, Makuro Set, Sake SetRainbow Set, Sushi A, Sushi B, Sashimi A, Sashimi B, Sushi and Sashimi Set, Tuna roll, Salmon Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Escolar Dragon Roll,. Items must be identified in online menus, printed menus and ordering kiosk.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof for any employees
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl use to scoop rice, removed WarningWarning**
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler across from stove
Stored food not covered. Spring rolls stored in freezer. Covered Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning**
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over broth at the walk-in cooler. Operator switch it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding) At front area operator stated was at temperature of 40 f less than 2 hours ago and they moved it to freezer to cool down.second temperature 32f for both
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Operator had a crab rolls using imitation crab. Operator change it to Krab at the menu.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator. Filled it out with operator.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon store in standing water 80f.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contaminated. Operator close it.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Empty avocado box used to stored clean avocados.
Stored food not covered. Most of the food at the reach-in freezer not covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over imitation crab front area.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged Observed raw chicken stored on top of dumplings at the reach-in freezer back of the house.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Kimchi opened 2 days ago no date mark at the reach-in cooler back of the house. Milk opened 2 days ago at front area no date marked.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and cut cabbage prepared 2 days ago no date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Back of the house kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored at the. Cutting board make table front area. Operator removed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 87f.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Operator close it.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter table top. tapioca (80F - Hot Holding)/1 hour, instructed operator to reheat.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Kimchi in front counter, reach in cooler. Portioned 48 hours ago.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided for operator.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator repositioned.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, ladle stored in standing water by front counter Operating removed from water.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water bottle stored in front counter make table.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - grocery bags storing cut broccoli
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw shell eggs over cut produce in white reach in cooler
Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. - bug zapper installed over freezers in food storage area
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shelled eggs stored together with tofu in Magic Chef fridge
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - observed boba on counter. Operator states on TPHC. No time marking and no written plan. Emailed forms to operator.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - ladle next to hand wash sink, front area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior ice machine - hood filters
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