Tropical Tea
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
74
Score
The most recent inspection for Tropical Tea, located at 10515 Bellaire Blvd in Houston, TX, on July 21, 2025, resulted in a moderate risk score of 74 with six minor violations. These violations included a failure to conspicuously post a notice regarding the availability of inspection reports, improper date marking on refrigerated ready-to-eat foods, and waste containers lacking tight-fitting lids. This inspection follows a historical pattern of mostly low-risk assessments for the establishment.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
70
Dec 27, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Jul 21, 2025 Inspection
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
General. at least 20 foot-candles (220 lux) of light not provided at a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service, such as buffets and salad bars / where fresh produce / packaged foods are sold / offered for consumption / inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators. and at a distance of 30 inches (75 mm) above the floor in areas used for hand-washing, utensil-washing, and equipment and utensil storage and in toilet rooms. at least 10 foot candles (110 lux) of light shall be provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
20-21.24(a)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
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