Tsaocaa
255 3 St, Neptune Beach, FL 32266 · Permanent Food Service · License 2616066
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 5 basic (4 repeats)-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed Boba (96°F - Hot Holding) in pot in front counter drink area. Boba balls were placed out at 12pm. Inspector discussed Time As A Public Health Control . Operator will hold boba on Time As A Public Health Control .
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed spray bottle containing bleach without a label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Observed cheese cake packaged onsite for self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in front counter service area. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable above stand Alone cooler in dining area
Repeat violation
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Employee hung mop to dry properly.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.