JOSEPH'S TEA ROOM
25028 US 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33763
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk (49F – Cold Holding); half and half (46F – Cold Holding)
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator in server station: milk (49F – Cold Holding); half and half (46F – Cold Holding) per operator, no temperatures were taken and food was in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Intermediate 1
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. All employees except for Ashley, who began working at establishment 2 weeks ago, has signed employee reporting agreement. Discussed with manager on duty.
Basic 2
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table next to box of croissants. Phone has been relocated **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making cookies without hair restraint. Employee put on hat **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.