Green Island Frozen Yogurt and Tea Bar
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Green Island Frozen Yogurt and Tea Bar, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Green Island Frozen Yogurt and Tea Bar trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in cardboard box in dry storage shelf. 3 dead roaches on wall near Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: 1 dead roach on wall near microwave in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
70
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach dropping on wall near 3 compartment sink and walls of Handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked broccoli and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing towel in Handwash sink at front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in cardboard box in dry storage shelf. 3 dead roaches on wall near Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage room. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine at front counter. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut strawberries in reach in cooler. Operator cover. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walks throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
33
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen and front line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge in handwash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-03-4
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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melon, cooked tarp and multiple items in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave in kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle and drink on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
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 keys and purse on reach in cooler at front counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk sugar on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near handwash sink in kitchen and near electrical box in kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Aloe in strawberry boba container.
25-32-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Through kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
41
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
41
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruit in handwash sink located near register.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
16-37-1
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 3 expired employee training certificates.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter handwash sink temp 82 F, ran appropriately 2 minute.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
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 bag above reach in cooler. Employee phone on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in rice.
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in standing water temped 77 F.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Taro not labeled across from ice machine.
02D-01-5
39
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Milk in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Raw fish and beef in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Red Bull on front counter area. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Brown sugar on floor near back door. Peach syrup on floor in dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near electrical panels. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of ice scoop in ice at front counter and kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Strawberries in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
41
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
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. Per operator rice has been out since 10:30. Operatior marked at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
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. Milk in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Raw fish and beef in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Brown sugar on floor near back door. Peach syrup on floor in dry storage room. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near electrical panels. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of ice scoop in ice at front counter and kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Strawberries in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Red Bull on front counter area. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
29
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed carrots in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox wipes stored over food on dry storage shelf in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket and trash can in front of handwash sink in kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Creamer in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee breakfast sandwich over food for establishment in reach in cooler . Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout establishment. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk onions on floor in kitchen and multiple items on floor in office. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk Togo lids on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at handwash sink at front counter.
21-12-4
35
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox wipes stored on food shelf - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Storage/ office room , numerous items - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Island Frozen Yogurt and Tea Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Island Frozen Yogurt and Tea Bar on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Island Frozen Yogurt and Tea Bar?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Green Island Frozen Yogurt and Tea Bar.
How does Green Island Frozen Yogurt and Tea Bar compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Green Island Frozen Yogurt and Tea Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Green Island Frozen Yogurt and Tea Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Green Island Frozen Yogurt and Tea Bar have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Green Island Frozen Yogurt and Tea Bar 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 Green Island Frozen Yogurt and Tea Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green Island Frozen Yogurt and Tea Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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