Green Tea
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
64
Score
Green Tea appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 15, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical St. Augustine restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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. No time mark on container of sprouts in kitchen. Placed about 12 noon. Marked by manger. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Three compartment sink. Degreaser.
41-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket by food containers. Moved by manager.
40-06-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut Broccoli stored in same delivery box.
08B-39-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut vegetables and meat in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4
64
Jun 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink near walk in cooler blocked by trash bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on shelve in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled with food debris.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in multiple reach in freezers and deep freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler a pan of raw bacon was stored inside a pan of raw chicken Operator removed bacon **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 3 compartment sink, with running water to thaw , shrimp temperature at 81F. Operator stated shrimp was only there for half an hour. Operator drained shrimp and put in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle not labeled. Operator stated soap was in bottle and he dated the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In back storeroom, wood shelves is not sealed
14-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs hanging on side of shelf in the middle of the cook line.
10-02-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Concrete wall in back storeroom by back door is not easily cleanable
36-30-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over 3 compartment sink is rusting All shelving throughout establishment have debris buildup All floors underneath equipment and items in storage areas have debris buildup
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near rice cooker on cook line,water in bucket with utensils for cooking, temperature 81F
10-07-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Hand drill for mixing sauces in buckets, stored in back storeroom has debris buildup
42-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In flip top freezer near cook line has ice buildup
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several bowls and strainers on shelf over 3 compartment sink have been stacked while still being wet
24-08-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roaches found in between freezers in back storeroom Operator removed dead roach **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back storeroom ceiling tiles missing
36-36-4
41
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On cook line, at end of wok station, under hot box by floor drain, 3 live roaches. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored above raw shrimp. Employee moved to proper storage location.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Upon discovery of roaches, operator grabbed household can of raid and attempted to kill roaches.
41-05-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At front counter, in refrigerator by fryers, aloe Vera burn gel stored in fridge with food. Operator moved to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, operator holding fried chicken at room temperature on counter. Chicken (60F - Cold Holding); Also, in walk in cooler cut cabbage (60F - Cold Holding), employee states he had out during rush for less than 2 hours and returned to refrigeration. No time paperwork or time stamp observed during inspection. Provided time paperwork. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training due to all being expired. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter, hand sink has towels and rubber dish gloves stored in sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler noodles (51F - Cooling, retemp 1 hour lapse 50F).
03D-15-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On cook line, at end of wok station, under hot box by floor drain, 1 dead roach by drain. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line, hot box/oven, heavily soiled with grease, food debris, and standing liquid inside box.
22-08-4
32
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf next to cook line, raw shell eggs (ambient 60F - Cold Holding) Employee stated he had eggs in and out of the cooler and put eggs in reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a reach-in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in cooler across from front counter, raw chicken stored over raw beef and cooked pork. Operator rearranged reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at end of cook line, raw pork and raw beef stored over cut cabbage. Employee moved beef and pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. Opened milk in walk-in cooler missing open date. Employee stated milk was opened 3 days prior and dated milk during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table next to reach-in cooler. Employee moved cell phone **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets slightly torn on door of reach-in cooler across from cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, box of vegetables stored on floor under shelf. Operator moved box during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer at end of cook line has heavy ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Across from cook line, cardboard used to line bottom shelf. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
45
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of flip top cooler observed, shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated shrimp was prepped and placed in cooler 1.25 hours prior to temperature and placed pan in reach-in freezer to cool. On cook line observed, noodles on prep table (66F). Operator stated noodles had been on table for one hour prior to temperature and placed in freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawl into vent of large chest reach-in freezer next to handwash sink at end of cook line.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler observed raw packages of pork stored inside bin of raw chicken covered with plastic wrap. Operator moved packages of pork during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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. Observed no written clean up procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink near dish area with broom and dust pan in front of sink. Operator moved items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no plans available for establishment. Provided establishment with plan letter during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish area observed two spray bottles without label. Operator labeled bottles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing completely. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in center of kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on bottom shelf of prep table in storage area behind standing reach-in freezer. Operator discarded roach and cleaned the area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table next to food items and over plastic wrap. Employee moved drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Observed employee cell phone stored on shelf above reach-in cooler. Operator moved phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets on reach-in freezers observed torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At handwash sink at front counter observed hot water handle missing from faucet and wrench attached.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed multiple areas in corners and under equipment with heavy grease and food debris buildup.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler observed buckets of sauce stored on floor. In dry storage area near dish observed bottle of oil stored on floor. Near back door observed bag of onions stored on floor. Operator moved oil and onions during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In standing reach-in freezer near dish area observed ice build up on interior and shelves.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelves in walk-in cooler lined with absorbent material that is not easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler observed two cases of unwashed mushrooms stored over multiple pans of cooked beef and chicken. Operator moved mushrooms during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In small storage room behind reach-in coolers observed bulk container of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
22
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ant spray stored on floor near three compartment sink. Operator discarded spray during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed bulk rice kept in large trash can without liner.
14-15-4
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 not time marking for eggrolls or chicken. Operator placed time for chicken during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at end of cook line observed pans of raw chicken stored over noodles and cabbage. Operator moved chicken during inspection. In reach-in cooler observed raw beef stored over ready to eat prepped vegetables. Operator moved beef during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed no plans available for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near walk-in cooler door observed spray bottle of soap without label. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On side of three compartment sink observed employee drink stored next to strainer filled with cooked cooling chicken. Operator moved drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinks in coffee mugs without lids stored on side of three compartment sink. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door does not self close completely.
32-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach-in freezer observed bowl of beef uncovered. Employee placed beef in bag during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage area observed togo boxes stored on floor. Operator moved boxes during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelves in walk-in cooler lined with material that is absorbent at areas of separation on edges and corners.
14-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler and in kitchen area observed multiple buckets of soy sauce stored on floor. Operator began moving buckets during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
32
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. No plans on file for establishment. Emailed operator instructions and forms to complete application. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: At callback inspection, operator states plans were sent to plan review via email. Per phone call, no plans yet received. Operator reviewed email records, and discovered an error in the DBPR email address. Address was then corrected, and resent during callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Per phone call with plan review, application has not been received. Spoke with operator about email address. Form was resubmitted and also copied to inspector. Confirmation via phone call from plan review that plans were received. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Plans have not yet been approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Plans were rejected due to no communication. Spoke to operator and directed them to resubmit plans and respond to plan review if emailed. Operator will resubmit plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Tea on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Tea?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Green Tea.
How does Green Tea compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Green Tea most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Green Tea's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Green Tea have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.
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