Harmony Tea Shoppe

7548 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Harmony Tea Shoppe has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Harmony Tea Shoppe trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken behind raw beef and shrimp on top of reach in cooler on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on prep table , operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottles next to triple sink area

41-17-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice containers next to cooks line Sugar containers in back dry storage area Operator removed all small containers **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Next to three compartment sink area

24-08-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice utensils and ice cream scoop in 93F water, operator discarded and left utensils in no water **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Jan 2, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ice cream and French fries in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Block with box at front counter **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket at mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of rice and cooking oil by cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. On side of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

10-13-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Breaded chicken frozen on trays **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cooks line and by three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Jul 25, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Operating without a license. **Warning**

50-08-7

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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**

51-16-7

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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. Blanched potato at cook line , operator was able to determine time. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flying insects near ice cream machine.

35A-02-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line

23-03-4

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in soiled

23-03-4

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler on cook line. Food build up under grill.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons at dessert station. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Build up on sides and top of machine.

16-21-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Iceream scoop at dessert station. 104F **Corrective Action Taken**

10-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harmony Tea Shoppe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harmony Tea Shoppe on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harmony Tea Shoppe?

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

How does Harmony Tea Shoppe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Harmony Tea Shoppe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Harmony Tea Shoppe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Harmony Tea Shoppe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Harmony Tea Shoppe 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 Harmony Tea Shoppe inspected?

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

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