Heytea
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Heytea stretching back to 2022. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to one violation per visit.
“Wet wiping cloth not stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Brandon average 82, so Heytea is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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 container of half&half not dated. Operator placed date. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 1/24/2026, Ou Lin. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink filled with clean dishes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic bowls. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
70
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork observed in a pan inside toaster oven, held at 71F. Operator,stated it has been in the oven for less than 1 hour. Operator placed pork into cold holding unit. Current time 2:20pm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container and lids stored in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee, hired less than 60 days, no food handler certification, no health reporting agreement on file. Emailed reporting agreement to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of ramen base, chili sauce, and soy sauce stored on the floor. Operator placed on shelf Fryer oil on the floor. Bottled water on the floor. Operator placed all items on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Yellow forks in cup with food contact surfaces up. Operator inverted to place handle up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3 wet cloths on cutting boards. Operator placed wiping cloths in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
61
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags holding cut watermelon in reach in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pint container in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. No date mark on cooked chicken and shrimp in reach in cooler, prepared 4/24.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. No sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Employee re-washed cups and properly sanitizer the cups. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went from washing dishes changed out her gloves and started making drinks. Had a discussion with operator about proper hand washing techniques.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit not used to check sanitizer employee had to leave to get test kit.
16-33-4
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. Provide operator with updated education packet.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has dishes stored in it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Employee washing dishes in water with no soap in water.
16-06-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor around ice machine.
36-64-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor next to ice machine.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of green-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. No rinse set up in 3 compartment sink.
16-16-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board.
21-04-4
37
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dumplings, noodles
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink in cooler
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Powder flavorings not cover
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered flavorings not labeled
02D-01-5
74
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor adjacent to reachin cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed powder mix stored above ice machine with no label - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
86
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic pitcher stored in hand sink Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor adjacent to reachin cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed powder mix stored above ice machine with no label
02D-01-5
64
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (98F - Hot Holding) in a toaster oven , operator placed in reachin cooler
03B-01-6
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in between cookline cooler and prep table Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor near 3-compartment sink
21-44-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a yellow wet wiping cloth stored on a prep table on cookline
21-12-4
74
Oct 28, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Heytea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Heytea on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Heytea?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Heytea.
How does Heytea compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Heytea most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Heytea's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Heytea have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Heytea means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Heytea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Heytea is inspected around three times per year on average.
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