Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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GREEN TEA

11832 US HWY 19 · PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34668

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 13, 2021
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3157017
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7768129
DBPR license6102761

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 13, 2021 2:06 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 14, 2021 3:19 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#15High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Bulk seasoning and rice containers soiled **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in blue bulk rice container. (See stop sale ) 1 live roach in floor under hand wash sink 1 live in cabinet hinge at front counter 2 live under prep table next to steam table 5 live roaches in middle freezer door gasket Approximately 12 live roaches in gasket of vertical freezer facing wall 3 live roaches on lower shelf of prep table in kitchen 1 live roaches on wall in prep room 4 live roaches on bucket under 3 compartment sink 5 live roaches under prep table on cook line 3 live roaches between crack of countertop and base on cook line 1 live roach in shelf on top of reach in cooler **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#17High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings in gasket of vertical freezer **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 Live roach in bulk rice in blue container 1 dead roach in rice blue bulk container 1 dead roach in rice in white plastic container See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler near front counter- chicken wings 44°, moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#20Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator reach in cooler send Hans in 3 compartment sink

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soy sauce container in use in steam table heavily soiled Reach in cooler has accumulation of old food Oven interior **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#23Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned hot water on . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 14

#1Basic32-07-4

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Both bathrooms, men's urinal, floors **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk seasonings, to go bowl, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Back screen door broken, screen torn **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard under food in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water dripping from ceiling in ladies bathroom into bucket, tile water damaged **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean bowls and pans on soiled Shelves over 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in front of bulk seasoning containers 1 dead roach on prep table by 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach on floor under slicer 1 dead in bulk rice container 6 dead on floor roaches next to glass door cooler by front counter 1 dead on front counter 10 dead roaches in gasket of vertical freezer **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach in cooler torn Gaskets of vertical freezers torn Chest freezer gasket hinges broken, freezer rusted, exposed insulation **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under 3 compartment sink and equipment **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bucket of sugar under 3 compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets, doors and frames of reach in cooler Gaskets of freezers have roach excrement Hood filters heavily soiled Floor fan soiled Shelves under prep tables Shelves in walk in cooler Fan guards in Walk in cooler Plastic curtain in walk in cooler Hand wash sink handles Plastic racks on floor **Warning* Mold like substance on lift top,coolers between lids Reach in cooler door handles **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jug cut in half, used as scoop, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler – unwashed produce over cooked chicken and sauce. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.