China Tea
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited China Tea eight times, with records going back to 2022. China Tea was last inspected on Oct 28, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so China Tea trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./on chemical rack.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair./walk in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed peppers stored over sauces/wal in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
74
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 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 shell eggs over vegetables, walk in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information./one employee certificate missing date of birth. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/only manager certificate expired 1/9/2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair./walk in cooker gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner./raw shrimp thawed in standing water/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./cornstarch container not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
58
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged./raw chicken stored over cooked roast pork, walk in freezer/ **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./white cutting board by 3 compartment sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information./one certificate missing employee's date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair./walk in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor./oil carton/ **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./walk in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
58
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee opened beverage container on food storage shelf/outside walk in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee cellphone on dry storage rack.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor./sauces containers stored on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under green cutting board./ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./front counter/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner./raw shrimp thawed in standing water/ **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour container near dish machine.
02D-01-5
61
Oct 4, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Tea on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Tea?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Tea.
How does China Tea compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
China Tea most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has China Tea's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Tea have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Tea means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China Tea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Tea is inspected around three times per year on average.
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