HARMONY TEA SHOPPE
7548 W SAND LAKE RD, Orlando FL 32819 · 813.720.5199
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flying insects near ice cream machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored underneath prep sink next to kitchen equipment and single service items
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken behind raw beef in reach in sandwich top cooler, operator rearranged to proper hierarchy
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in handwashing sink next to cooks line, operator removed
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. No proof for one employee, worked a little over 2 months, training is being in the works
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Spray bottle containing orange toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of rice in small dry storage section
Food stored on floor. Container of raw chicken on floor, operator removed off floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator cleaned and placed in container
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water of 63F
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Cooked noodles Cooked beef in walk in cooler Breaded chicken in reach in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of rice, container of sugar not labeled in small dry storage area
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on prep table, operator discarded
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken behind raw beef and shrimp on top of reach in cooler on cooks line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to cooks line
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottles next to triple sink area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice containers next to cooks line Sugar containers in back dry storage area Operator removed all small containers
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Next to three compartment sink area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice utensils and ice cream scoop in 93F water, operator discarded and left utensils in no water
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ice cream and French fries in reach in freezer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Block with box at front counter
Food stored on floor. Bucket of rice and cooking oil by cooks line
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. On side of ice machine.
Stored food not covered. Breaded chicken frozen on trays
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket at mop sink.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cooks line and by three compartment sink
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Operating without a license.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flying insects near ice cream machine.
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. Blanched potato at cook line, operator was able to determine time.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line
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.