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TILTED TEACUP TEAROOM AND BOUTIQUE

410 E LIBERTY ST, Brooksville FL 34601 · 352-593-4111

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats87
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3701255
Grade history
FEB 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 26 droppings under dry storage rack adjacent to dish area 68 under dish machine 6 on top of dish machine 4 under dirty dish drop off table 38 in corner under electrical panel near prep table with steam table 3 behind drawer in cabinet on cooks line
High priority/35A-04-4
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee stored correctly.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, the left side in the corner by the reach in freezer. The operator swept up the dead roach and sanitized the area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Kitchen floors peeling/chipping
Basic/36-10-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Worn, torn floors. Paint o floor in kitchen area chipped
Basic/36-10-4
Oct 20, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Worn, torn floors in prep/dish area
Basic/36-10-4/Return visit Oct 20, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 19, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 26 droppings under dry storage rack adjacent to dish area 68 under dish machine 6 on top of dish machine 4 under dirty dish drop off table 38 in corner under electrical panel near prep table with steam table 3 behind drawer in cabinet on cooks line
High priority/35A-04-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and speaker on food prep counter in kitchen. Operator removed items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall at kitchen entrance adjacent to dry storage. Cove molding missing as well.
Basic/36-24-5
Worn, torn floors in prep/dish area
Basic/36-10-4

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.