Brandon, Hillsborough County

TASTEA PHO

921 LITHIA PINECREST RD, Brandon, FL 33511

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Apr 22, 2026
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 24530683

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container with medicines, supplements and vitamins stored over bulk flour containers. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24530686

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24530685

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24530682

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand sink in dish area. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24530684

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk sugar and flour containers. Operator removed bowls. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24530681

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 24132972

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with orange liquid observed under 3 compartment sink. Operator placed label. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24132974

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk cornstarch and sugar containers. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24132973

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 23717544

Intermediate - 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

31A-11-4

Detail 23717542

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing containers in hand sink

16-37-1

Detail 23717543

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

51-13-4

Detail 23717545

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

10-05-5

Detail 23490100

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temp 86. Operator dropped water out. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23490101

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

10-08-5

Detail 22565477

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

42-01-4

Detail 22565476

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22121064

Intermediate - 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

11-26-1

Detail 22121067

Intermediate - 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

12B-07-4

Detail 22121065

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline

08B-47-4

Detail 22121063

Basic - 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

02D-01-5

Detail 22121066

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour with no label stored above ice machine

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

14-31-5

Detail 21595152

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork stored in a non food grade bag in reachin freezer in back kitchen

50-09-4

Detail 21595155

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21595153

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted in back kitchen

02D-01-5

Detail 21595154

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 21241069

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensil stored in hand sink in dish area Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21241073

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink Corrected-observed employee replace Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21241072

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine

50-09-4

Detail 21241074

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20947705

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pasta on reachin cooler Observed employee place beef on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20947704

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pan stored in hand sink

41-17-4

Detail 20947707

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled at dish pit

08B-47-4

Detail 20947708

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on floor in kitchen

02D-01-5

Detail 20947706

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled under prep table

Nov 5, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.