Ding Tea Orlando
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
23
Score
Going back to 2022, Ding Tea Orlando has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Ding Tea Orlando's latest score of 23 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Tendered cash and made beverages without hand washing. Educated staff.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. boba (91F - Hot Holding) , less than 4 hours on the counter. Advised to add to time control, hold 135 or above, or cold hold 41below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in had sink located on the front service counter.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located on the front service counter.
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On the counter in the kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both men's and women's bathroom I closed the doors. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
32-04-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves located at entrance to kitchen.
14-45-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid doesn't close
32-12-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Fryer
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler located on the front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign located on the front service counter states, " Hand wash only "
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower table located on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo trays. Staff turned over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Wontons located in reach in freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front counter above ice machine
36-27-5
23
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in dump sink. Advised to immediately properly wash hands in only designated hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens room
31B-02-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior rim of chest freezer by back exit door -Gaskets in prep cooler on cook line and in boba cooler at front counter -Shelf under microwave **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Half and half in cooler lid off. Advised to store items in cooler with lid **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
61
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. On steak, cut greens, and multiple other foods in prep coolers. Operator immediately removed. Advised to use coffee filters **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In contact with wings
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell Eggs over bread in prep cooler on cook line
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both hand sinks had containers in them. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. on most items in all coolers. Per operator all items prepared less than 7days. Advised to date mark all items and discard items after 7 days of original prep date
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of soy sauce on floor in kitchen
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer in back storage area
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in prep cooler on cook line and gaskets in chest freezer in back storage area
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of reach in freezer in kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Oat milk, almond milk, and milk are kept in fridge with lids off overnight and for extended periods of time. Per operator. Advised to keep lids on
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cooking equipment on cook line - under counter with rice cooker - under triple sink
36-73-4
35
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. On cloth.
12A-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tuna above wontons. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee 3 compartment sink
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on make table cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk creamer. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
52
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used in all bulk containers.
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current active.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on make table cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On prep table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in prep sink behind front counter. Coached employee on use of designated hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Behind front counter, in kitchen
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sack of creamer on floor in dry storage area
08B-38-4
64
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter, in kitchen**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor in dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Behind front counter
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of dry creamer next to white refrigerator behind front counter
02D-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ding Tea Orlando last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ding Tea Orlando on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ding Tea Orlando?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ding Tea Orlando.
How does Ding Tea Orlando compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Ding Tea Orlando most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Ding Tea Orlando's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ding Tea Orlando have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ding Tea Orlando means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ding Tea Orlando inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ding Tea Orlando is inspected around two times per year on average.
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