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HOTEL TEA ROOM

301 WEST MAPLE ST, Davenport FL 33837 · 863-421-0827

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats17
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307383
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Apr 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Currently Open and Operating to customers
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Nov 18, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ribs stored over ready to eat blueberries, in walk in freezer. Operator rearranged shelving, ribs moved on bottom shelf away from ready to eat blue berries.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer on rear wall.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and dust observed on hood vents.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Operator removed garbage bags from over bread in walk in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee removed pork chop from over shredded cheese in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 502 E MAIN ST, Lakeland — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Raw Chicken over cooked hamburgers in walk in freezer. Employee removed cooked hamburgers.
High priority/08A-16-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Box of French fries and bags of ice on floor of walk in freezer. Employee removed all items off floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster not on pad.
Basic/33-23-4
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 502 E MAIN ST, Lakeland — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over croissants In walk-in freezer. Operator removed croissants.
High priority/08A-02-6
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Box of fries on floor of walk in freezer. Operator put box on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 502 E MAIN ST, Lakeland — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 502 E MAIN ST, Lakeland — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for quaternary.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris under equipment, operator swept under equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on floor in dry storage area, employee removed oil from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.