Green Tea

384 Havendale Blvd, Auburndale, FL 33823

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Green Tea appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.

Restaurants in Auburndale average 88, so Green Tea trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of container of sauce in walk in cooler, operator removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce on floor in kitchen, operator removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets and door handles on flip top unit on cook line.

23-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp frozen thawing in container of standing water, operator placed shrimp under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in pasta in flip top unit on cook line . Operator removed bowl.

14-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on gaskets in flip top unit on cook line.

23-03-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 buckets of soy sauce on dry storage floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris and dust. Observed on gaskets in flip top unit.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on cookline. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in sink, employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top units.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in white upright unit near fryers.

22-16-4

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3-compartment sink, employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3-compartment sink, employee replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice bin.

14-01-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between 2 flip top units, employee removed knife from between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris in units on cookline.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top units.

22-16-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing at room temperature, employee placed under cold running water.

06-01-5

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed near rear exit door.

41-05-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 2-door unit near 3-compartment sink.

22-16-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in unisex bathroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in flip top unit.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Green Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Green Tea on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Green Tea?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Green Tea.

How does Green Tea compare to other restaurants in Auburndale?

Green Tea most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Auburndale average of 88.

Has Green Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Green Tea have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Green 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 Green Tea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Green Tea is inspected around two times per year on average.

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