LIANG'S BISTRO
812 PROVIDENCE RD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-653-1111
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022025180 | Apr 4, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw chicken over veggies in make table on cooks line Raw chicken over cut cabbage Employee moved chicken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar stool in front of handwash sink in prep area. Employee moved stool
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. Some certificates missing
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooks line employee removed
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Bean Sprouts held at 54F in cook line flip top cooler. Operator placed in walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler no date marking.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Takeout container used as scoop in bucket of sauce. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf over food items. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor by alcohol storage door.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops stored on soda fountain grates Operator removed, placed in ice well, handle up.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on handle at flame grill. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles touching food in bulk rice containers.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on prep table. Operator placed on lower shelf
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes and avocado stored over sliced bell pepper in walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on back prep line blocked by stool with case of peppers on it. Manager cleared area
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of sweet chili sauce in reach in cooler by office. Manager removed
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops in water 67F, employee removed utensils.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Rice in dry storage Case of beef in walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 4, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
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. Emailed to operator
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.