PF CHANG'S BISTRO
219 WESTSHORE PLAZA, Tampa FL 33609 · 813-289-8400
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
FEB 25
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches in dish room. 3 live roaches under reach in freezer in dry storage on opposite wall of dish room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023063670 | Sep 11, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked clear plastic food containers stored on shelves. Operator set to be washed at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind wok station at time of inspection
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage/hole to ceiling over bar area at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Togo pf chang cup with clear liquid stored on shelf with clean dishes in dish room at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked metal food containers stored on shelves at time of inspectionnn
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old debris on floor around ice machine
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on stacked metal food containers stored on shelves. Operator moved to dish room to be washed
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker at splitter on mop sink faucet
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown mold like substance in ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around line equipment at time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers and sticker residue on large plastic food containers stored on shelf in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator moved container to be washed during inspection.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to area of ceiling over espresso machine. No signs of water dripping or leaks. Operator states that work order is in for ceiling repairs at time of inspection.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temp machine has been temporarily set up for chemical sanitizer due to temp booster part being ordered. Unable to make machine test any sanitation at time of inspection. 120F temp and 0ppm chlorine sanitation at time of inspection. Had operator set up triple sink to sanitize at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pasta pot being filled at hand wash sink on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator spoke with employee and moved pot.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on mixing bowls stored on shelf in pre room. Observed wet nesting on food containers stored on shelf in dish room at time of inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on levers on wok station at time of inspection. Operator removed tongs during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink. Operator moved mop to hang to dry during inspection.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food in two sided reach in on cooks line. Operator moved eggs to appropriate area in walk in cooler during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves in kitchen during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with old grease around equipment on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in shelves soiled with food debris. Operator had employees clean shelves during inspection.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards on line stained Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers in prep room Priority: Basic
Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed line reach in double cooler interior soiled with food debris Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed espresso stored on floor in liquor closet. Operator moved to shelf during inspection. Priority: Basic
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic sauce 78F placed into reach in freezer resembled at 31F
Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed wall/ceiling area over expo line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on shelves in walk in cooler during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on pan on clean shelf. Operator removed label and placed pan in dish room to wash
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on salad drawer on expo line under the lower drawer
Sep 12, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Pure bean sauce
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna and raw shrimp over egg roll mix and crab wonton mix in walk in cooler. Provided safe food refrigeration education guide.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches in dish room. 3 live roaches under reach in freezer in dry storage on opposite wall of dish room.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. During inspection temped pepper sauce at 67f. Operator used chillstick to lower temps true during inspection. Ending temp of 41f.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on cooks line. Operator refilled paper towel holder.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile on end of cooks line has a hole in it.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Pure bean sauce dented can- moved to segregated area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on server aisle near where customer food is set up in window. Operator moved drinks during inspection.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Meat station- tongs in raw chicken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Wok station.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler sprouts, mushrooms, peppers over cut vegetables and sauces. Provided safe food refrigeration education guide.
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