FIFTH DISTRICT NOODLES AND TEA
11127 W. COLONIAL DR, Ocoee FL 34761
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beef broth with fat (51F - Cooling) from yesterday in walk-in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Employee removed paper towel under beef in reach in cooler.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee tested 3 compartment sink at 0ppm. Employee added more sanitizer and retested at 200ppm.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles chipped and cracked throughout kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
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Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Path blocked with boxes.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Vent above back hallway to exit
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Phones, drinks, and purse over boba bottles. Operator immediately removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under microwave that's above prep prep table
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -Ice machine not used
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed fruit over teas in front counter prep table. Operator immediately removed
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to hood system
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only -back exit door blocked by boxes
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom of freezer at front counter
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle in sugar. Operator immediately removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on top of ice machine. Operator immediately removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. a¿¿Handle touching flour. Operator immediately removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. a¿¿Sides of fryer a¿¿Gaskets in prep cooler
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef. Thawing at room temperature. Cured ground pork thawing in standing water. Operator immediately moved to walk in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed apples over tea in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed
Oct 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beef broth with fat (51F - Cooling) from yesterday in walk-in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. beef broth with fat (51F - Cooling) from yesterday in walk-in cooler. Discuss proper cooling process.
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 form and employee signed.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pork and chicken
Oct 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beef broth with fat (51F - Cooling) from yesterday in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. boba (105F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours in pot. Manager turned heat up on pot. pork (101F - Hot Holding); beef (89F - Hot Holding)
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. beef broth with fat (51F - Cooling) from yesterday in walk-in cooler. Discuss proper cooling process.
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 form and employee signed.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pork and chicken
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's
Equipment in poor repair. Missing oven door on stove
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Light not functioning. Hood
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.