Tempest Tea
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
67
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Tempest Tea stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Tempest Tea trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the stand alone cooler in main kitchen prep area, observed a bag of raw chicken placed on a container of raw unwashed potatoes. Discussed with operator cross contamination, operator rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Juan Du, hired over 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the reach in cooler, observed Fried chicken without a date. Operator stated foods were made Monday. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator dumped water and added the correct amount of chlorine. End result: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
67
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a pan in the kitchen ground beef (100F - Hot Holding). Per operator the ground beef was cooked less than two hours prior. Operator reheated the ground beef 165F.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. There is braised pork, braised beef and braised vegetables in the reach in cooler with no date marking. Per operator the braised items were prepared more than 24 hours prior to.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The soap dispenser in the kitchen is not operating, operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the grill handle. Operator removed the tongs.
10-20-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. A cup with no handle is used to scoop water from a bowl to make slurry.
14-01-5
50
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 7-29-24. Near Three compartment sink Hand washing sink is blocked by boxes. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. At Three compartment sink no sanitizer available for use. Operator went to buy sanitizer grade chlorine bleach and returned during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-38-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in cornstarch with no handle.
14-01-5
78
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler observed raw shell eggs being stored over ready to eat noodles. Operator rearranged products.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee entering the kitchen and handling food without hand washing. Educated employee about hand washing times.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer Observed beef,chicken dumplings, and several soups with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed kitchen employee washing hands in a utility sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen is blocked by buckets and containers. Hand washing sink In back area has fryer baskets being stored inside.
31A-09-4
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.
53B-01-5
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 no signatures on employee reporting agreements. Employees read and signed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
23-03-4
37
Jan 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Near dishwasher, hand washing sink blocked by supplies. After discussion operator moved items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelf for clean dish landing area at dishwasher has accumulated mold like substance and debris
22-02-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tempest Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tempest Tea on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tempest Tea?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tempest Tea.
How does Tempest Tea compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Tempest Tea most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Tempest Tea's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tempest Tea have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tempest 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 Tempest Tea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tempest Tea is inspected around two times per year on average.
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