GREEN TEA
10059 SAN JOSE BLVD., Jacksonville FL 32257 · 904-268-9338
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Flour container soiled.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in freezer raw chicken and ground pork stored over raw beef. Person in charge began rearranging. Also, raw shell eggs stored over sauce in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef skewer, wonton in small lowboy reach in cooler at 45F. Person in charge states has had open frequently, turned unit down.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy on steam table at 110F. Item is double panned. Person in charge began reheating.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored on shelf above packaged sauces, next to single service items. Person in charge began rearranging.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at makeline with staining.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds fresh garlic in oil, steamed broccoli, egg rolls, fried chicken, cut cabbage on time. Unable to provide time paperwork. Inspector provided.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training due to all expired 2023, 2025.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease accumulated on floor at cookline.
Food stored on floor. Several buckets of food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg cartons reused to line pans at prep area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer at 0ppm, person in charge began adding bleach. Also, observed wet wiping cloths on prep table, under cutting board.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk items in back kitchen removed from containers with no label.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. cooked chicken. Egg rolls.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink containers on prep table. Moved by manager.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered cooked egg rolls, cut onions in walk in cooler.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink containers in prep tables. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hood filters.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut vegetables in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing in standing water Moved by manager
Utensils in poor condition. Cracked chipped food containers and spatula. Chipped flour container.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. Multiple. Cooked chicken. Cooked pork.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in rear Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Food stored on floor. Boxed foods on floor walk in freezer. Moved by manager.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut vegetables in walk in cooler.
Utensils in poor condition. Cracked, Chipped food containers.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bulk Food containers in front of rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on rear food prep table. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal jacket by packaged foods. Dry goods. Moved by manager.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut plastic jug used as scoop.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Flour container soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut gallon jug.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli not washed before cutting. Placed in original delivery box after cutting.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit blocked by empty boxes.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Several non food grade containers used to store raw chicken.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear kitchen Hand wash sink totally blocked by large food container lids in sink. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels from rear kitchen Hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap from rear kitchen Hand wash sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employee training expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls as scoops in cooked rice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut plastic gallon jug used as scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled walk in cooler shelves. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen. Soil residue build up on exterior of foods bulk food containers.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut broccoli stored in same delivery box. (Broccoli must be washed. )
Stored food not covered. Multiple prepped foods in walk in cooler not covered.
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.