Tea Brewing Co in Fanning Springs
Last inspected:
17456 Nw Us Highway 19, Fanning Springs, FL 32693Tea Brewing Co in Fanning Springs has had 4 inspections on record between October 2023 and February 2025, with 14 total violations cited across the record. The facility operates as a specialty food shop and added hemp to its food permit in early 2025. All violations have been intermediate priority (Pf) findings focused on employee health reporting procedures, written response protocols for vomiting and diarrheal events, and a recurring direct connection between the sewage system and the ware washing sink drain. The sewage connection violation appeared in the October 2023 initial inspection, was cited again in the November 2023 check-back inspection, and persisted through the February 2025 inspection. The most recent inspection on February 21, 2025 documented four violations including the ongoing sewage connection issue and employee health documentation gaps; the inspector provided informational handouts on hemp extract age restriction signage and employee health reporting requirements. An interim focused inspection on October 21, 2024 to assess Hurricane Helene recovery found no violations.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Tea Brewing Co in Fanning Springs: FDACS Inspection History (4)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Conducted full inspection on food establishment per request # 5126782. Hemp was added to food permit.
Informational handouts provided: Vomiting and Diarrheal Guidance, Employee Health Reporting Agreement, Minimum
Construction Standards, State Hemp Rule and Age Restriction Signage for Hemp Extract.
Risk-Based Violations
2-103.11(O)
Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are
informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about
their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Food establishment could not provide employee health reporting responsibilities in a
verifiable manner. Discussed with owner.
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Food establishment could not provide a written procedure for responding to the cleanup of a
vomiting and diarrheal event.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or
closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid,
self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected
against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air
curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15Repeat
Back Room Area - Exit door near ware washing sink shows visible daylight at the top and
corner jams.
5-402.11
Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from
equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Ware Washing Area - A direct connection exist at the drain line of the ware washing sink.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit performed to follow up on Hurricane Helene.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The
installation of the mop sink was verified and documented from the original inspection on 10/13/23.
Risk-Based Violations
95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a
test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Food establishment does not have a current certified food protection manager certificate.
Owner is currently enrolled in class certification course.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or
closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid,
self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected
against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air
curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Back Room Area - Exit door near ware washing sink shows visible daylight at the top and
corner jams.
5-402.11
Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from
equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Ware Washing Area - A direct connection exist at the drain line of the ware washing sink.
6-101.11
Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use
are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are
absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is
not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not
designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11
Ware Washing Area - Flooring is raw concrete that is not sealed, smooth and non absorbent.
Discussed with owners concerning the requirement to seal flooring. Owners described that new flooring has
been purchased and awaiting installation.
— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 6 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Initial inspection conducted per request# 5103227.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Employee Health Guidelines, Reporting Agreement. Minimum Construction Standards and Certified Food Protection Manager
handout provided.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the
memo section of the check or money order.
Failure to install a mop sink within 30 days from the date of this inspection may result in administrative action. Correspondence of
correction can be sent via email to inspector at [email protected].
Risk-Based Violations
2-103.11(O)
Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are
informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about
their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Food establishment could not provide employee health reporting responsibilities in a
verifiable manner. Reporting agreement provided.
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95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a
test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Food establishment does not have a current certified food protection manager certificate.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or
closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid,
self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected
against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air
curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Back Room Area - Exit door near ware washing sink shows visible daylight at the top and
corner jams.
5-203.13
Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or
not conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of
mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water
and similar liquid waste. 5-203.13
Food establishment does not have an installed mop sink. Please see comments.
6-202.14
Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not
provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Back Room Area - Restroom door is lacking a self-closing mechanism.
6-101.11
Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use
are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are
absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is
not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not
designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11
Ware Washing Area - Flooring is raw concrete that is not sealed, smooth and non absorbent.
Ceiling above ware washing sink is raw plywood which not easily cleanable and non absorbent. Discussed
with owners concerning the requirement to seal flooring and ceiling materials.
Tea Brewing Co in Fanning Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tea Brewing Co in Fanning Springs last inspected?
- Tea Brewing Co in Fanning Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 21, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Tea Brewing Co in Fanning Springs had?
- Tea Brewing Co in Fanning Springs has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tea Brewing Co in Fanning Springs find?
- Tea Brewing Co in Fanning Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 21, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Tea Brewing Co in Fanning Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Tea Brewing Co in Fanning Springs has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Tea Brewing Co in Fanning Springs?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Tea Brewing Co in Fanning Springs are: 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 5-402.11: Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf.
- Does Tea Brewing Co in Fanning Springs have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Tea Brewing Co in Fanning Springs has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 5-402.11: Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf.
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