Bestea
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Bestea has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.
Among Oviedo restaurants, the typical score is 63; Bestea is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
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Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged Observed raw chicken stored on top of dumplings at the reach-in freezer back of the house. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Kimchi opened 2 days ago no date mark at the reach-in cooler back of the house. Milk opened 2 days ago at front area no date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - 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. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and cut cabbage prepared 2 days ago no date marked .
02C-02-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Operator close it . **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Back of the house kitchen area .
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored at the. Cutting board make table front area . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 87f . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
52
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
61
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shelled eggs stored together with tofu in Magic Chef fridge
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - observed boba on counter. Operator states on TPHC. No time marking and no written plan. Emailed forms to operator.
03F-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - ladle next to hand wash sink, front area
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior ice machine - hood filters
23-03-4
67
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line unit: sprouts (55F - Cold Holding). Item moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in sink, front counter. Blocked by table, kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seasoned egg soft boiled). **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips needed. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine door soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
50
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, raw pork stored over French fries in Vissani freezer.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
41-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in retail bags in chest freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored on shelf with food items in storage area. 2 spray bottles hanging on shelf with food next to grill.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used 3 compartment sink to wash Hands.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line in back area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with bucket in back kitchen area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door open
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pearls stored in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
35B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bestea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bestea on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bestea?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bestea.
How does Bestea compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?
Bestea most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Bestea's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bestea have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bestea 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 Bestea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bestea is inspected around two times per year on average.
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