Magic Tea & Coffee in Tampa

10069 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615

Overview

Magic Tea & Coffee in Tampa, FL has 3 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 30 violations.

3FDACS Insp.
30Violations

Last inspected FDACS: May 19, 2025

Magic Tea & Coffee in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: LE NGUYEN

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. Employee Health and Foodborne Illnesses handout provided. Certified Food Protection Manager Accredited Programs can be found online using the following link: ANAB - ANSI National Accreditation Board https://anabpd.ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/personnel-certification/food-protection-manager/AlLdirectoryListing? menuID=8&prgID=8&statusID=4

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Food Service Area: Pink mold-like buildup on internal ceiling of ice maker. COS: Employee emptied ice maker and properly cleaned and sanitized food contact surfaces.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge unable to correctly respond to questions relating to Foodborne Illnesses. Employee Health Policy was reviewed with person in charge.
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Food Service Area: Handwashing sink blocked by utensil. COS: Handwashing sink made accessible.
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.
Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-302.11 Food employee fingernails not kept trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and surfaces are cleanable and not rough. Fingernail polish or artificial fingernails not covered by intact gloves when working with exposed food. 2-302.11 Pf
Food Service Area: Food employee with nail polish and not wearing gloves when preparing drinks.
2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food Service Area: Food employee without hair restraint.
3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Food Service Area: Utensils stored in stagnant water that measures between 115 F and 120 F. COS: Utensils properly cleaned and sanitized during inspection before stored in clean, dry container.
4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Food Service Area: Hot plate with pot of tapioca stored directly adjacent to handwashing sink exposed to splash.
4-101.19 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 4-101.19
Food Service Area: Unsealed wood shelving under counters where foods and equipment are stored.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Food Service Area: Old spills in counter ice bin no longer in use.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. Certified Food Protection Manager Accredited programs, Guidance for Written Procedures Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events, Dishwashing Procedures, Food Allergy Awareness, updated Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Food Service Area: Mold-like buildup on top internal surface of ice maker. COS: Ice maker cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
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
Establishments written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event is incomplete. Procedures do not include to segregate the affected area, to dispose of any contaminated foods and/or single service items, and to disinfect any food equipment and/or utensils. Information regarding what must be included in the written procedures provided.
2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Food Service Area: Observed employee complete transaction at cash register and begin to work with food without first washing hands. COS: Employee washed hands when instructed to do so. x
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Food Service Area: No paper towels at handwashing sink. COS: Paper towels provided.
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.
Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food Service Area: Food employees without hair restraint.
2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Food Service Area: Food employee with wrist bracelet.
3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B) (1)
Food Service Area: Wet wiping cloth held on counter. COS: Wet wiping cloth placed in sanitizer bucket.
3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Food Service Area: Utensils stored in stagnant water that measures 89 F. COS: Utensils properly cleaned and sanitized during inspection before stored in clean, dry container.
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Food Service Area: Display cooler unable to maintain foods at 41 F or below. COS: Cooler adjusted by management.
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
2023 Food Permit not displayed. Permit was verified to be active. o
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PATRICIA DIAZ

Comments: Request #5087757 Guidelines for Written Procedures Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events, Norovirus Cleanup Procedures handout, Certified Food Protection Manager Accredited Programs handout, Air Gap Diagram, Dishwashing Procedures handout, Time as a Public Health Control Requirements, Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. 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.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Food Service Area: Raw shell eggs stored directly over ready eat foods in cooler. COS: Raw shell eggs relocated to the bottom shelf. x
2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
Establishment does not have an Employee Health Policy. Employee Health Guide provided to the person in charge. o
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Food Service Area: Internal temperatures of whipping cream and cream cheese held in two door cooler measure 46 F. COS: Whipping cream and cream cheese relocated to another cooler to quick chill to 41 F or below. Cooler adjusted to hold foods at 41 F or below. x
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.
Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager. o Print Date: 12/1/2022 Page 1 of 4

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Food Service Area: Squeeze bottles of coconut puree held in two door cooler not labeled with common name. COS: Squeeze bottles labeled with common name. x
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Food Service Area: Prep table near cash register not protected on all sides from possible customer contamination. o
3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Food Service Area: In-use ice scoop stored directly on counter. COS: Ice scoop relocated to proper storage in clean, dry container. x
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Establishment does not have sanitizer test strips. No sanitizing violations observed during inspection. o
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
Warewashing Area: Direct connection between sewer line and 3-compartment sink. Air gap diagram provided to person in charge. o

Magic Tea & Coffee in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Magic Tea & Coffee in Tampa last inspected?
Magic Tea & Coffee in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 19, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Magic Tea & Coffee in Tampa had?
Magic Tea & Coffee in Tampa has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Magic Tea & Coffee in Tampa find?
Magic Tea & Coffee in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 19, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Magic Tea & Coffee in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Magic Tea & Coffee in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Magic Tea & Coffee in Tampa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Magic Tea & Coffee in Tampa are: 3-304.12(C)-(F): During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F); 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf.
Does Magic Tea & Coffee in Tampa have any repeat violations?
Yes, Magic Tea & Coffee in Tampa has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 3-304.12(C)-(F): During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F).

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