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PHOENIX RESTAURANT

12635 N 56 ST, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 813-998-6878

Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3919200
Grade history
NOV 23
JAN 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink in the front area. Employee provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two employee cellphones being stored above the handwashing sink next to service baskets. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Observed canned goods being stored on the floor. Discussed proper storage with employee. Employee corrected storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager wasn't available to show proof of training.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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. Manger wasn't available to show proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink in the front area. Employee provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two employee cellphones being stored above the handwashing sink next to service baskets. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed canned goods being stored on the floor. Discussed proper storage with employee. Employee corrected storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit in the front area.
Basic/14-09-4
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.