Ashes Boutique & Tea Garden
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Ashes Boutique & Tea Garden has eight inspections in the public record. Ashes Boutique & Tea Garden was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 73, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cutting board on cook line deeply grooved.
14-11-5
90
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed ibuprofen stored over dish ware located in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle cleaner next to dish ware. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb on hot water tank without back flow device.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee food training expired.
53B-14-5
58
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat foods in stand alone cooler. Employee removed and stored raw chicken properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
82
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
90
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee with No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep tables in kitchen. Employee removed and stored
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inspector provided hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee and manager kept touching soiled surfaces and then handling cleaned utensils and plates without washing their hands. After er with both manager and employee they properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling mini sandwiches with bare hands. Reviewed policy with employee and manager. After reviewing with employee she began using tongs. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese mix (56F) stored at room temperature in sandwich station. Manager stated cream cheese was taking out of the cooler approximately 20 minutes ago. Manager placed cream cheese inside sandwich cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink sanitizer over 200 ppm. Manager added water to solution and it is now at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed manager filling up a pitcher with water from the hand sink. Reviewed with manager.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Certified manager has no knowledge of the big 6 foodborne illnesses. Reviewed with manager and emailed her big 6 handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Manager with artificial nails not wearing gloves while handling tea leaves and sandwiches. Reviewed with manager.
13-06-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle in disrepair in unisex bathroom **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Opened case of plastic lids stored on floor vin kitchen near stand alone reach in cooler
25-05-4
37
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed front of the house employee washed her hands at the three compartment sink, then dried hands with a soiled towel hanging from her apron and then began cutting lemons for customers water. Reviewed proper handwash procedures with employee
12A-18-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking tea from an uncovered cup in kitchen and then began serving water for customers without washing her hands. Reviewed proper handwash procedures with employee
12A-05-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting a lemon for a customer with bare hands in kitchen. Employee hands were cleaned and no cross contamination was observed. After reviewing with employee, she voluntarily discarded lemon. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed front of the house employee washed hands at the three compartment sink before handling customers food in kitchen area. Reviewed proper handwash procedures with employee.
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on prep table near handwash sink. Employee properly stored purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle broken at handwash sink in unisex bathroom.
29-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ashes Boutique & Tea Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ashes Boutique & Tea Garden on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ashes Boutique & Tea Garden?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ashes Boutique & Tea Garden.
How does Ashes Boutique & Tea Garden compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Ashes Boutique & Tea Garden most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Ashes Boutique & Tea Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ashes Boutique & Tea Garden have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ashes Boutique & Tea Garden means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ashes Boutique & Tea Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ashes Boutique & Tea Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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