OSH TEA ROOM
2051B HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood FL 33020 · 212-876-7600
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2025
APR 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 42 points off where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) In kitchen Atosa reach in cooler, portioned raw chicken above bagged raw beef. 2) In Atosa lowboy at end of cookline, bowl of raw chicken above portioned raw salmon. Employee rearranged all to properly separate.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025083988 | Oct 2, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $1,040 |
| 2--2022002920 | Dec 14, 2021 | Feb 23, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee failed to wash hands before handling clean dishware from machine immediately after washing and loading dirty dishware. Manager translated to employed correct procedures and employee washed hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher failed to sanitize pot after washing and rinsing it. Dishwasher place pot in dishmachine to sanitize on next cycle.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) In kitchen Atosa reach in cooler, portioned raw chicken above bagged raw beef. 2) In Atosa lowboy at end of cookline, bowl of raw chicken above portioned raw salmon. Employee rearranged all to properly separate.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top shelf above cookline fliptop unit, containers of prepared salad (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding). Per employee both prepared and out of cooler approximately 30 minutes. Employee returned both to cooler to rechill.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned soup broth in Atosa upright reach in cooler not date marked. Per manager made on 1-25.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Glass containers in bulk and rice and bulgar wheat containers.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee canned beverage next to cutting boards on make line in kitchen. Employee moved beverage away from line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloths under cutting boards at make line.
Oct 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked carrot stored in direct contact with plastic handle printed bag in reach in freezer. Operator moved to food grade bag
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw lamb stored above unwashed tomatoes in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand wash sink blocked by fan, garbage can. Operator made accessible
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide for any employees. Provided to operator
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves steak undercooked per customer request. No consumer advisory posted. Provided to operator. Operator posted
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle soiled surfaces then proceed to put on gloves and handle panned food without first washing hands. Employee removed gloves and washed hands, discussed with operator
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked carrot stored in direct contact with plastic handle printed bag in reach in freezer. Operator moved to food grade bag
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw lamb stored above unwashed tomatoes in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand wash sink blocked by fan, garbage can. Operator made accessible
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide for any employees. Provided to operator
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves steak undercooked per customer request. No consumer advisory posted. Provided to operator. Operator posted
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in low top reach in cooler prepared 2 days ago not date marked. Operator date marked
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.