Tea Moment

16 Nw 18Th St #125, Gainesville, FL 32603

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Tea Moment appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. On Dec 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.

Compared to the broader Gainesville restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed : no hot water at the hand wash sink and at the 3 compartment sink. There is a communal mop sink that does have hot water for the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: No change. Home Depot was contacted, first one was too large for the area. The smaller one will be available on Thursday. **Time Extended**

27-16-4

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: bulk hand sanitizer stored on a shelf over the chest freezer(prep area).

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deep cuts with staines on the white cutting board.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the common area men,s restroom laxks paper towels.

31B-02-4

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher in hand wash sink in kitchen

31A-11-4

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. Observed person in charge at 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. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice stored on foot in kitchen

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tea Moment last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tea Moment on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Tea Moment compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Tea Moment most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Tea Moment's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tea Moment have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tea Moment 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 Tea Moment inspected?

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

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