PF CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO
827 BRANDON TOWN CENTER MALL, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-530-7120
Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 1 molded ready to eat strawberry in cook line cooler.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand sink by dish area. Observed at 3 hand sinks, (dish, and 2 in prep area). water temp 72F after letting water run for approximately 1 minute.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed salmon portions in reduced oxygen packaging observed in walk in cooler. Operator removed from packaging.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee drink on next to clean glasses at bar. Operator removed.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on surface next to clean glasses at bar. Operator removed purse.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach in pantry cooler
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting cucumber without washing first. Operator rinsed remaining cucumbers
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in 2 coolers at bar.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Soup spoons in silverware rack at soup station. Operator removed to dish, replaced with handles up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans on shelf in dry storage. Operator inverted
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Multiple unwashed produce items stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator moved all unwashed produce to unwashed rack.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. observed at bar.
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at end of cookline contains drain lines for portable air conditioner.
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of stainless cleaner on table next to soda fountain. Manager removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris buildup in soda gun nozzle at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at end of cookline contains drain lines for portable air conditioner.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with orange liquid on cookline hand sink..
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf next to open cold holding on cookline. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf at end of cookline. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris buildup observed unspder heads at soda fountain.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple stored over prepared romaine "boats" in walk in cooler.
Jul 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Apr 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired original and photocopy's of training certificates
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 1 molded ready to eat strawberry in cook line cooler.
High temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Unit tested at 130f
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cooked shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by back prep station Blocked by trash cans. Manager removed
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired original and photocopy's of training certificates
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Dec 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck in clean dishes.
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. High temperature measuring device not used to check dishwasher.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Final rinse in dishwasher reaching 6F.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck in clean dishes.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over milk products
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back prep table
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line
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.