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GREEN TEA

11832 US HWY 19, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727-861-1885

Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 22 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6102761
Grade history
JUN 25
SEP 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
FEB 26
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5 inspections trending up, 32 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on prep table by slicer
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

7 cases · $4,220

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025089760Nov 17, 2025May 5, 2026$1,000
3--2025056957Jun 10, 2025Nov 13, 2025$320
3--2025070809Sep 10, 2025Oct 29, 2025$1,100
3--2025035082Apr 7, 2025Oct 20, 2025$400
3--2022041388Aug 15, 2022Oct 6, 2022$800
3--2021044560Sep 13, 2021Apr 8, 2022$400
3--2017052267Sep 27, 2017Feb 20, 2018$200

Inspection history

22 visits, newest first

Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Several dining trays in the hand sink. The operator moved the dining trays.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Several buckets of sauce on the floor and not covered.
Basic/08B-38-4
Stored food not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
High priority/50-17-3
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food trays in hand wash sink in kitchen, operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen, at front counter, dining room, some have water damage, some light shields damaged.
Basic/36-34-5
Nov 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. The freezer's in the back of the kitchen area.
High priority/14-31-5/Return visit Nov 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several containers in the dry storage area and containers under the prep table.
Basic/14-01-5/Return visit Nov 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Nov 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Hole or other damage to the wall underneath the three-compartment sink in the corner. The tiles in the wall are in disrepair.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled: Hood filters soiled with grease and the pipes under the 3 compartment sink is soiled with slime.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Nov 18, 2025 · The pipes under the 3 compartment sink are cleaned. Hood filters still soiled with grease. Time Extended
Nov 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 6 live flies, under the three-compartment sink near the drain. The operator killed the flies, swept the area, and sanitized it.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. The freezer's in the back of the kitchen area.
High priority/14-31-5
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches, underneath the hand sink by the buckets. The operator killed the roaches, swept the area, and sanitized it.
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking trays on top of the hand sink. The operator moved trays.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. The operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several containers in the dry storage area and containers under the prep table.
Basic/14-01-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches, underneath the three-compartment sink. The operator swept up the roaches and sanitized the area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food was initially stored on the floor. Four boxes of frying oil placed under the grill in the cook line area, along with a bag of onions by the 3 compartment sink. The operator moved the bag of onions off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrective Action Taken
Hole or other damage to the wall underneath the three-compartment sink in the corner. The tiles in the wall are in disrepair.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled: Hood filters soiled with grease and the pipes under the 3 compartment sink is soiled with slime.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 11, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Hole in or other damage to wall underneath handwash sink near three compartment sink, near mop sink, and in dry storage closet area. Seems in wall in need of repair, tiles underneath three compartment sink and oven area broken.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Operator Time Extended/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on the side of fryers and cook line equipment. Discussed with operator. Employee started to clean.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 11, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches underneath rice cooker legs on prep table in prep room and on side of three compartment sink in same area. Operator started to eliminate.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · 1 live roach, under the cook line area by the grease on the floor. 1 live roach, under the hand sink. The operator eradicated the roaches, swept up, and sanitized the area. Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall underneath handwash sink near three compartment sink, near mop sink, and in dry storage closet area. Seems in wall in need of repair, tiles underneath three compartment sink and oven area broken.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Operator Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on the side of fryers and cook line equipment. Discussed with operator. Employee started to clean.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 10, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Medicine not labeled properly. Burn cream stored inside of cooler on cook line near food in cooler. Operator moved.
High priority/41-22-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over washed and cut onions in walk-in cooler. Operator moved.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches underneath rice cooker legs on prep table in prep room and on side of three compartment sink in same area. Operator started to eliminate.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to the store and returned with approved sanitizer.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
No soap provided at handwash sink in women's restroom. Operator placed.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
2 dead roaches on premises on shelf underneath to-go box area off cook line, and in seam of oven door. Operator started to remove.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall underneath handwash sink near three compartment sink, near mop sink, and in dry storage closet area. Seems in wall in need of repair, tiles underneath three compartment sink and oven area broken.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on the side of fryers and cook line equipment. Discussed with operator. Employee started to clean.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Water draining onto floor surface near oven and three compartment sink. Discussed with operator.
Basic/29-03-4/Warning
Jun 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler on cook line stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor under wok table
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · bucket of sauce on floor, fry oil on floor Time Extended
Jun 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator came into kitchen from dining room,picked up containers of food and put them in walk in cooler, no hand wash. Discussed proper hand wash with operator.
High priority/12A-16-4
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler, operator moved chicken to bottom shelf
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on prep table by slicer
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler on cook line stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In prep room - trays, cutting boards in hand wash sink, operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in gasket of large chest freezer in prep room 1 dead roach on base of grinder in prep room 1 dead roach in gasket of reach in cooler on cook line, operator removed dead and sanitized with bleach
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor under wok table
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lift top cooler on cook line.
Basic/22-16-4
Apr 7, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food stored on floor. Fry oil under wok
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 7, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately - 15 under 3 compartment sink by floor drain 1 under prep table in back room 1 on cook line at lift top cooler 1 in storage room 1 on chair in prep room
High priority/35A-02-7
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Operator sprayed for ants on floor next to food storage bins, ant and roach spray.
High priority/41-05-4
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 30 ants by dry storage, back door
High priority/35A-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. 1 roach egg sack on floor by dry storage bins
Basic/35A-03-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook, cook put hat on
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen and prep room
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Fry oil under wok
Basic/08B-38-4
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In freezer in back of kitchen- raw chicken over dumplings
High priority/08A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rice warmers on rim and lid Cutting board at lift top stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler interior Reach in cooler interior and top around pans
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 20, 2025 · Reach in cooler clean Time Extended
Stored food not covered. In chest freezer
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Date changed to 2/1/2026 on front page
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In freezer in back of kitchen- raw chicken over dumplings
High priority/08A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler at front counter - Pork (44F - Cold Holding); moved to cooler Reach in cooler on cook line -butter (50F - Cold Holding); sprouts (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding), operator states all food was in walk in cooler over night, moved to reach in cooler at 10:30, moved back to walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rice warmers on rim and lid Cutting board at lift top stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. In dish was area
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook drinking from water bottle
Basic/12B-12-5/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook eating over lift top cooler on cook line, we discussed eating in dining room.
Basic/12B-02-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce on floor in prep area
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler interior Reach in cooler interior and top around pans
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. In chest freezer
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jul 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout establishment behind cookline, three compartment sink, and near fryer area.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage room behind shelf holding cans, in mop sink room near the mop sink, and underneath rice warmers behind oven in prep area off cook line.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on hood, hood filters, and sides of equipment on cook line. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with accumulation of food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach present underneath cook line along pipes near wok station.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · 1 live roach in door latch of vertical freezer in prep room Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · 1 live roach in door latch of vertical freezer, operator killed Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Vertical reach-in freezers in prep room with front door paint chipped off and inside of freezer cracked and in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · Styrofoam taped and painted on top of chest freezer, all freezers spray painted Time Extended/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · New freezers ordered Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout establishment behind cookline, three compartment sink, and near fryer area.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage room behind shelf holding cans, in mop sink room near the mop sink, and underneath rice warmers behind oven in prep area off cook line.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on hood, hood filters, and sides of equipment on cook line. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with accumulation of food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed gap at bottom left side of wall near back entrance to kitchen unable to be sealed/closed with light coming through the hole leading to the outside. Discussed importance of repair. Back kitchen door left open with flies present at time of inspection. Operator closed door.
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · Door closed, hole filled in with bricks and mortar gap still there between door and frame Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Some was caulked, Still has small gap between door and frame Admin Complaint
Jul 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in reach-in freezers. Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard box in direct contact with raw chicken in freezer in prep room. Cooked chicken, egg rolls, and pork stored in cardboard boxes in the walk-in cooler.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach present underneath cook line along pipes near wok station.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · 1 live roach in door latch of vertical freezer in prep room Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Vertical reach-in freezers in prep room with front door paint chipped off and inside of freezer cracked and in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · Styrofoam taped and painted on top of chest freezer, all freezers spray painted Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout establishment behind cookline, three compartment sink, and near fryer area.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage room behind shelf holding cans, in mop sink room near the mop sink, and underneath rice warmers behind oven in prep area off cook line.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on hood, hood filters, and sides of equipment on cook line. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with accumulation of food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed gap at bottom left side of wall near back entrance to kitchen unable to be sealed/closed with light coming through the hole leading to the outside. Discussed importance of repair. Back kitchen door left open with flies present at time of inspection. Operator closed door.
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · Door closed, hole filled in with bricks and mortar gap still there between door and frame Admin Complaint
Stored food not covered. Observed buckets of sauce and dry ingredients stored near handwash sink in prep room without lids. Operator placed lids. Multiple food items in cold-holding without covers in walk-in cooler (egg rolls, fried chicken, and pork).
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2024 · Bucket of sauce on floor under hand wash sink in prep room, no lid operator put lid on. Time Extended
Jul 11, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects flying around prep area and cook line not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in reach-in freezers. Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard box in direct contact with raw chicken in freezer in prep room. Cooked chicken, egg rolls, and pork stored in cardboard boxes in the walk-in cooler.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed celery in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored in cardboard box, not in commercially sealed packaging, stored above ready to eat pork in a bag, not in commercially sealed packaging stored in vertical reach-in freezer in prep room off cookline. Operator corrected storage. Raw chicken stored over cut onions and raw pork stored over cut produce in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach present underneath cook line along pipes near wok station.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical stored next to stored food on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had incorrect bleach for sanitizer at time of inspection with no other sanitizer available. Operator went to store and purchased correct bleach (approved for food contact surfaces).
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen in prep room and on cook line.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Vertical reach-in freezers in prep room with front door paint chipped off and inside of freezer cracked and in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout establishment behind cookline, three compartment sink, and near fryer area.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage room behind shelf holding cans, in mop sink room near the mop sink, and underneath rice warmers behind oven in prep area off cook line.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on hood, hood filters, and sides of equipment on cook line. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with accumulation of food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed gap at bottom left side of wall near back entrance to kitchen unable to be sealed/closed with light coming through the hole leading to the outside. Discussed importance of repair. Back kitchen door left open with flies present at time of inspection. Operator closed door.
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed buckets of sauce and dry ingredients stored near handwash sink in prep room without lids. Operator placed lids. Multiple food items in cold-holding without covers in walk-in cooler (egg rolls, fried chicken, and pork).
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer for wet wiping cloth solution at 10 ppm underneath three compartment sink.
Basic/21-07-4/Warning
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked egg rolls and lo main noodles in cardboard lid from case of chicken. Operator moved to trays, all will be reheated before service. Bulk seasoning containers soiled, cracked
High priority/08B-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table over bulk seasoning, moved to bottom shelf
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple areas of kitchen, prep area and walk in cooler
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Buckets of seasoning, on kitchen floor, bucket of food on floor in walk in cooler, moved to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves In walk in cooler Floor fan Exterior of freezers
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on cook line
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler - pork, chicken, lo mein
Basic/08B-12-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Egg rolls left to cool on speed rack, made 2 hours ago, 63F, operator moved all to walk in cooler
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed noodles stored in cardboard cover to box in direct contact with cardboard in food prep area to the left of the three compartment sink and egg rolls cooling on rack by back door in kitchen. Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in direct contact with non-food grade bags in reach-in freezer. Raw pork marinating in a non-food grade container in the middle of the prep room floor stored on floor.
High priority/14-15-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 18, 2024 · Raw pork marinating in a non-food grade container in walk-in cooler. Discussed requirement with operator. Time Extended
4 lights in food preparation, food storage and warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in room with slicer and three compartment sink. 1 light not covered in dry storage room with dry goods and cans. 1 light not covered on cook line. 3 lights not covered in front service area.
Basic/38-07-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on table where uncovered and cooling noodles were placed in prep area to the left of the three compartment sink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 4 employees involved in food preparation without hair restraints on in multiple parts of kitchen.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear kitchen door with screen broken and bottom of door not able to be sealed.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.observed accumulation of food debris, dirt, and grease underneath cook line and behind and underneath equipment throughout kitchen. Observed ceiling in walk-in cooler soiled with an accumulation of dust and a mold-like substance and vents in seating area soiled with an accumulation of a mold-like substance. Hole in wall in mop sink area, underneath handwash sink in prep area, and damage to wall in dry storage room in rear of kitchen. Cover molding/wall damaged to the left of the rear door to the kitchen. Walls throughout kitchen soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of food (shrimp and pork) stored on floor in prep area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of build up of debris on door exterior of reach-in freezers in prep area. Hood system and filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 11, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed noodles stored in cardboard cover to box in direct contact with cardboard in food prep area to the left of the three compartment sink and egg rolls cooling on rack by back door in kitchen. Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in direct contact with non-food grade bags in reach-in freezer. Raw pork marinating in a non-food grade container in the middle of the prep room floor stored on floor.
High priority/14-15-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops and raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat vegetables in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. Observed raw chicken over ready-to-eat krab rangoon filling and washed and cut vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator started to re-arrange.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Marinated Pork (54F - Cold Holding) at 11:40 AM sitting in non-food grade container on middle of prep room floor. Instructed operator to move to walk-in cooler when delay in preparation before being placed in oven. Asked operator to move to walk-in cooler. Took temperature of Raw Marinated Pork (62F - Cold Holding) at 1:15 PM with product still stored in same place and instructed the operator to move to walk-in cooler. Operator moved. The importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of bleach stored next to dry storage containers of stored items like sugar and flour underneath prep table with slicer. Can of WD-40 stored next to open cans of sauce underneath prep table in front of back door. Inspector asked operator to move and store correctly.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution at 200+ppm stored in three compartment sink with wiping clothes. Operator asked operator to re-make sanitizing solution with proper ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
4 lights in food preparation, food storage and warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in room with slicer and three compartment sink. 1 light not covered in dry storage room with dry goods and cans. 1 light not covered on cook line. 3 lights not covered in front service area.
Basic/38-07-4/Warning
Dead lizard on premises to the left of the reach-in cooler next to the fryers. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on table where uncovered and cooling noodles were placed in prep area to the left of the three compartment sink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 4 employees involved in food preparation without hair restraints on in multiple parts of kitchen.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear kitchen door with screen broken and bottom of door not able to be sealed.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.observed accumulation of food debris, dirt, and grease underneath cook line and behind and underneath equipment throughout kitchen. Observed ceiling in walk-in cooler soiled with an accumulation of dust and a mold-like substance and vents in seating area soiled with an accumulation of a mold-like substance. Hole in wall in mop sink area, underneath handwash sink in prep area, and damage to wall in dry storage room in rear of kitchen. Cover molding/wall damaged to the left of the rear door to the kitchen. Walls throughout kitchen soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of food (shrimp and pork) stored on floor in prep area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of build up of debris on door exterior of reach-in freezers in prep area. Hood system and filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed buckets of shrimp thawing on floor in prep area. Operator moved buckets to cook line to cook and walk-in cooler to store. Discussed proper thawing techniques.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 11, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer, chicken breast over beef
High priority/08A-02-6/Warning/Return visit May 9, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 11, 2023 · raw chicken over dumpling wrappers Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 9, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 11, 2023 · has 2 books, tests not taken, certificates not filled out Admin Complaint
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit May 9, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 11, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler Fan guards in walk in cooler Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit May 9, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 11, 2023 · Fan guards clean, others time extended Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 9, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 11, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Bulk rice, buckets of soy sauce in soiled containers
High priority/08B-27-4
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In very freezer in back of kitchen- raw chicken over raw beef
High priority/08A-02-6/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm, operator added water
High priority/41-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At lift top cooler on cook line, white board stationed
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Ji B Li, expired 7/2/23
Intermediate/53A-02-7
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Bathroom facility not clean. Mens bathroom
Basic/32-07-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies room
Basic/32-04-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooked rice on cook line Bulk rice in kitchen Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Plastic shield over 3 compartment sink warped
Basic/38-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line Handles of hand wash sinks Shelves in kitchen
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen and walk in cooler Floors soiled in kitchen, under equipment, in dry storage room, walk in cooler Ceiling tiles in kitchen Ceiling vents in dining room
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

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