PHOENIX RESTAURANT
12635 N 56 ST, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 813-998-6878
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the front area. Employee provided soap.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed canned goods being stored on the floor. Discussed proper storage with employee. Employee corrected storage.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager wasn't available to show proof of training.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the front area. Employee provided soap.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed canned goods being stored on the floor. Discussed proper storage with employee. Employee corrected storage.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit in the front area.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.