Joseph's Tea Room

25028 Us 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33763

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Joseph's Tea Room stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Joseph's Tea Room is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (46F - Cold Holding)

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator in server station: milk (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (46F - Cold Holding) per operator, no temperatures were taken and food was in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

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. All employees except for Ashley, who began working at establishment 2 weeks ago, has signed employee reporting agreement. Discussed with manager on duty.

11-26-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table next to box of croissants. Phone has been relocated **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making cookies without hair restraint. Employee put on hat **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

May 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 31, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Admin Complaint**

50-08-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.plans approved not accurate to establishment : Hand wash sink not installed above mopsink according to approved plans, not included on plans : in bar area of dining area there area two tea brewers on table , back storage area near bar have reach in freezer and reach in cooler / freezer combo , there is an employee restroom in storage area , there is a food storage room opposite public restroom in dining area - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Admin Complaint**

51-16-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas- in food storage area and brewing station at bar , food storage room opposite restroom near dining area , at front counter area with ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Admin Complaint**

36-37-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joseph's Tea Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joseph's Tea Room on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Joseph's Tea Room compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Joseph's Tea Room most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Joseph's Tea Room's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joseph's Tea Room have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joseph's Tea Room means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Joseph's Tea Room inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joseph's Tea Room is inspected around three times per year on average.

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