TASTEA PHO
921 LITHIA PINECREST RD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-378-8385
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Container with medicines, supplements and vitamins stored over bulk flour containers. Operator moved.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in cooler. Operator arranged correctly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 3 days prior. Operator placed date.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand sink in dish area. Operator removed utensils.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk sugar and flour containers. Operator removed bowls.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil. Operator placed on shelf.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with orange liquid observed under 3 compartment sink. Operator placed label.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk cornstarch and sugar containers. Operator removed containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Operator turned on stream of water. Raw chicken and pork, cooked meatballs thawing on 3 compartment sink drain board. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing containers in hand sink
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temp 86. Operator dropped water out.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 3 containers of soy sauce stored on floor in back kitchen adjacent to 3-compartment sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour with no label stored above ice machine
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.