CONDITIONAL
I Tea SF: Multiple Violations Need Follow-up - Conditional
December 3, 2025
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
Routine Inspection
4
Total Violations
3
Major
1
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspection found no sanitizer solution available, hot water temperature below required 120°F at 115°F, food stored improperly under hand wash sink, and missing equipment for proper warewashing. Most issues were corrected on site but follow-up required.
Violations Cited
4
#14
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Food Contact Surfaces: Clean and Sanitized
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
No sanitizer solution was readily available upon inspector's arrival. When operator arrived, he made a solution after being instructed on how to make a properly concentrated chlorine/bleach solution.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#21
MAJOR
Hot and Cold Running Water Available
Why This Matters
Without hot water, dishes cannot be sanitized and hands cannot be properly washed. Allows survival of viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness.
What Was Observed
Maximum hot water temperature reached was 115*F instead of the minimum 120*F.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114192
#30
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Food Storage; Food Storage Containers Identified
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
Observed toppings being stored in the cabinet under the hand wash sink. They were relocated.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#30
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Food Storage; Food Storage Containers Identified
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
Observed toppings being stored in the cabinet under the hand wash sink. They were relocated.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
Inspector Information
Received By
Hao Wei Liu "William"
Follow-up Required
December 10, 2025