Tealicious Tea House
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Tealicious Tea House has nine inspections in the public record. Tealicious Tea House was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “employee touching ready-to-eat food”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Delray Beach average 71, so Tealicious Tea House trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure...employee grabbed grapes with bare hands to serve customers. Stop sale issue due. Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...employee washing dishes without sanitized . Operator stated they will sanitize after all dishes cleaned .
22-45-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure...employee grabbed grapes with bare hands to serve customers.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored drink glasses, spoon in handwashing sink at front line . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors...door left opened after use .
32-04-4
55
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure... grabbed bread with bare hands . Employee stated that washed hands before grabbing bread . Employee washing hands, putting gloves on hands **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ..butter nut soup date marked 9/26/25, southwest soup date marked 10/12/25 .... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...risotto without date marked in reach in cooler , Cook not determined when food was cooked .
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...quiche 61F at cook line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less four hours . Employee removed food to reach in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...risotto without date marked in reach in cooler , Cook not determined when food was cooked . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food . risotto date marked 10/27/25 used by 11/27/25 in reach in cooler , wrong expiration date marked in risotto more than 7 days . vegetable soup was cooked 2 days ago in reach in cooler . Employee properly date marked... **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
52
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese 45F in reach cooler at bottom shelf , operator removed cheese up acceptable shelf . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure...employee cutting celery with bare hands , employee stated that she washed hands right before to cutting celery. Employee washed hands and putting gloves on hands. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....carrots soup in reach in cooler was cooked 5 days ago . Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....egg shells in handwashing sink .employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation...employee putting hair net . **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
67
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
95
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over brie. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tealicious Tea House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tealicious Tea House on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tealicious Tea House?
Across the inspection record, “employee touching ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tealicious Tea House.
How does Tealicious Tea House compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Tealicious Tea House most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Tealicious Tea House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tealicious Tea House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tealicious Tea House 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 Tealicious Tea House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tealicious Tea House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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