TEA LOUNGE
14100 US HWY 19 N UNIT 107 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33764
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
27-12-4High Priority – Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water throughout plaza due to the water system being under construction. Construction worker stated that all owners where notified that there will be no water for at least 3 hours. Tea lounge has been without water for 1 hour per owner.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. -raw eggs over vegetables and cooked rice Operator rearranged during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-02-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. -bleach and sanitizer stored next to flour in dry storage Operator moved bleach off floor **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 9
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. -accumulation of grease and old food debris on fryer and stove in kitchen
11-05-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. -email operator employees handout during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. -dish soap and containers in hand sink. Operator moved all items
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
31A-12-4Intermediate – No handwash sink for employees. Per plans, handwashing sink missing from coffee station area.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink in kitchen -hand wash sink in ice cream area
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked rice in reach in cooler not date marked discussed with operator **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 3
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -lunch container and frozen dinner next to food serve to the public. Discussed segregating personal food items with operator **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. – soy sauce on floor in dry storage area
22-20-5Basic – Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.