Green Tea in Saint Augustine

Last inspected:

340 Cbl Dr Ste 105, Saint Augustine, FL 32086
Overview

Green Tea in Saint Augustine has accumulated 198 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. The facility faced repeated enforcement actions between 2022 and 2024, with multiple inspections recommending administrative complaints and at least four instances of consecutive callback inspections over several months. A 2020 fire safety inspection noted a portable fire extinguisher with a gauge needle in the red zone at the back of the kitchen. Top recurring violations include proper hand and arm washing, food contact surface sanitation, and employee health reporting requirements. Recent inspections in 2025 show improved compliance with no further action dispositions.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

37Inspections
202Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Green Tea in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 5.5 violations / inspection 5.5 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg 4.92 violations / inspection 4.92 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
St. Johns County Avg 0.21 closures / facility 0.21 county average

Green Tea in Saint Augustine: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to at back of kitchen has gauge needle in the red.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Green Tea in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 7 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 3 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— 5 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V25 Allergen awareness
— 6 inspections20 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V25 Allergen awareness
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Green Tea in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Green Tea in Saint Augustine last inspected?
Green Tea in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Green Tea in Saint Augustine?
The most frequently cited violations at Green Tea in Saint Augustine are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Green Tea in Saint Augustine had?
Green Tea in Saint Augustine has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Green Tea in Saint Augustine find?
Green Tea in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Green Tea in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
No, Green Tea in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Green Tea in Saint Augustine had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Green Tea in Saint Augustine has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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