JOSEPH'S TEA ROOM
With 7 documented inspections, JOSEPH'S TEA ROOM in CLEARWATER has achieved a 4.2/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file
US 19 North
Clearwater, Florida, 33736
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/6/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13458550
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
7/10/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10904311
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/19/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 8994192
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
10/2/2024· 1y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8787803
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 40-06-5: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
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making cookies without hair restraint. Employee put on hat Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5: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)
- 03A-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.
- 11-26-1: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.
5/14/2024· 1y 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8464446
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
10/12/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8464125
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
8/4/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8386763
Follow-up Inspection Required3 int, 2 basic
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in storage area
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor was painted recently . Paint unpeeled under mat in dish washing area - reviewed with operator
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trashcan in front of hand wash sink in dishwashing area - reviewed with manager hand wash sink must be accessible at all times -trashcan relocated Corrected On-Site
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.