Taichi Tea
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
52
Score
Taichi Tea, located at 12675 Beach Blvd Unit 106 in Jacksonville, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 6, 2026, resulting in a score of 52. The inspection identified two critical, two major, and three minor violations, including issues with nonfood-contact surfaces, improper thawing of food, and storage of maintenance equipment. While most of Taichi Tea's seven recorded inspections have been low-risk, this most recent inspection noted several areas requiring attention.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can containing toxic substance stored under front counter below POS next to wapped sleeve of single service to go cups. Operator removed can of Lysol spray to properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored over ready to eat soup in reach-in cooler in back storage area. Employee removed raw pork to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable wedged on prep shelf soiled with an accumulation of dried food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to hand wash sink at front line area. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp being thawed in bucket of standing water in prep sink. Also, observed pork belly on shelf across from triple sink being thawed in container without running water. Operator turned on water for shrimp and employee removed pork belly and placed under refrigeration to continue thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill stored on dry food storage shelf in back storage area.
42-03-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave on cook line soiled. Also, shelving in prep area soiled and peeling paper. Also, filters in hood above stove soiled.
23-03-4
52
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of toxic chemical stored on counter next to microwave in kitchen area. Employee removed lubricant oil to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on multiple reach-in coolers in kitchen and at front service line cooler soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. He's in kitchen area used to store multiple plastic lids. Employee removed lids from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of multiple reach-in cooler doors in kitchen area soiled. Also, curtains coming out of kitchen area to front service line heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop and multiple utensils stored in standing water of less than 135F in kitchen and front service line. Ambient temp of water 95F-120F. Employee emptied water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers/ bowls/ pots on top shelf in prep area not inverted/ protected
24-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense rice in dry food storage area. Operator removed cup without handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
39
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Mar 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Front line service sushi bar lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Operator glass sneeze guard too short. Adequate sneeze guard barrier must be provided on the front customer service line to prevent customer cross contamination of the displayed food products. Sent picture to Robert to review for feed back at District Office. Operator stated will replace glass and make taller **Warning**
08B-01-4
86
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