TAIWAN SNO TEA INC
4498 N ALAFAYA TR STE 270, Orlando FL 32826 · 407-286-7164
Last inspected Dec 16, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
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DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects on trash can operator took garbage out to dumpster.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024042771 | May 20, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine 3 compartment 10 ppm. Rechecked after bleach added 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting board
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located in front counter blocked by garbage can. Removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paddle inside hand sink located on cook line. Removed
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Outside of bulk flours containers.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored over restaurant food in tall white reach in freezer and on walk in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shield located in between fryer and stove has grease build up.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from pipe under prep sink located at front counter.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine bucket over 200 ppm, rechecked after adding water 100 ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour no name
Aug 11, 2025Inspection 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched raw chicken, change gloves no hand wash. Inspector coached employee in proper hand washing, employee washed hands. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located at front counter blocked by rolls of carpets.
Ceiling tile missing over rif
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers facing up, close to oven. Operator inverted. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen have debris
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Inspector asked employee to wash hands with soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.Hanging over burners in were boba is cooked.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall being fryers and wall behind prep table in kitchen
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Digital thermometer for walk in cooler reading 101F. Ambient temperature of cooler. 41F. Inside ambient thermometer reading 41F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back hand sink had thermos inside
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women restroom.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
May 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach in freezer
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. No HACCP plan for raw beefs stored in ROP bags for more then 48 hours.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine with mold like substance
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in back door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave with food debris
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Walk in cooler shelves have debris.
Mar 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects on trash can operator took garbage out to dumpster.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach in freezer
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. No HACCP plan for raw beefs stored in ROP bags for more then 48 hours.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine with mold like substance
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over ice machine
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in back door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave with food debris
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Walk in cooler shelves have debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers facing up
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw pork stored over ready to eat in walk in cooler
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. Printed operator hand out
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. Printed operator food employee reporting agreements and both employees signed
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen or paper towel
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen that leads to outside
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop stored on triple sink
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with flour Tong stored on oven handle at cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryer and stove at cooks line Dust build up on fan (left side) at walk in cooler
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Equipment stored by back door
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over ready to eat at reach in cooler at frontline Case of tea leaves stored on floor
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.