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GOOD TEA DRINKS

7458 US HWY 1 N STE 103, Saint Augustine FL 32095 · 904-540-2007

Last inspected Jul 15, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6502530
Grade history
OCT 23
SEP 24
JUL 25
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closing device to bathroom disconnected.
Basic/32-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine by bathrooms.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Stacks of to go containers in kitchen not inverted. Box of to go cups in storage area on floor, box moved.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Establishment only has residential dishwasher that does not have the cap for chemical sanitation only hot water, temp of hot water only reaching 109F.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 24, 2024 · Still the same at callback. Time Extended/Return visit Oct 1, 2024 · Still the same at callback. Time Extended
No adequate dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Establishment only has a 2 component sink and a residential dishwasher that is not capable of properly sanitizing food contact surfaces.
Intermediate/16-22-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 24, 2024 · Still the same at callback. Time Extended/Return visit Oct 1, 2024 · Still the same at callback. Time Extended
Sep 24, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Establishment only has residential dishwasher that does not have the cap for chemical sanitation only hot water, temp of hot water only reaching 109F.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 24, 2024 · Still the same at callback. Time Extended
No adequate dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Establishment only has a 2 component sink and a residential dishwasher that is not capable of properly sanitizing food contact surfaces.
Intermediate/16-22-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 24, 2024 · Still the same at callback. Time Extended
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Establishment only has residential dishwasher that does not have the cap for chemical sanitation only hot water, temp of hot water only reaching 109F.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No dates on open containers of milk and heavy cream, in reach in coolers.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
No adequate dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Establishment only has a 2 component sink and a residential dishwasher that is not capable of properly sanitizing food contact surfaces.
Intermediate/16-22-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips of any kind
Intermediate/16-37-1
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing device on bathroom door.
Basic/32-04-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of dry tapioca pearls and drink mix on shelf sitting on floor.
Basic/08B-47-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Box of to go lids on floor.
Basic/25-06-4
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 12, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available to test chlorine sanitizer buckets.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles through front counter and prep area are acoustic tiling and not smooth/easily cleanable.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. At time of inspection no choking poster available.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top reach in cooler at front counter has white mold like substance spots on the door gasket.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Under the front counter, single service items stored in plastic container on the floor, not 6 inches.
Basic/25-05-4
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only. At time of inspection no child labor law poster available.
/51-04-4

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