1416 OHIO AVE S STE B, LIVE OAK, FL 32064
State inspectors have documented 4 high-priority violations at QTEAS over the past year. That's the kind that can make you sick. Consider the alternatives below. The trailing-year record shows 12 violations, including 4 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.
Scores higher than 13% of the 55 inspected restaurants in LIVE OAK on the trailing-year record.
4 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — above the Suwannee County average of 2.3.
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.
A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.
Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Every violation on this record falls into one of the state's standardized categories. Here is what each category covers and why inspectors check for it — in plain English, with the trailing-year count for this kitchen.
Cold food must stay at 41°F or below and hot food at 135°F or above, through receiving, holding, cooking, cooling, and reheating. The range in between is where bacteria multiply fastest, which is why temperature control is checked on nearly every visit.
On this record, the category appears in 2 of the 3 trailing-year inspections. The written details for each entry are in the state inspection documents linked above.
Dirty Dish List is built from public inspection data published by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The inspection dates, dispositions, and violations on this report card mirror what the state has on file for License No. 7100375 — you can read the original documents yourself and compare.