Tampa, Hillsborough County

LIANG'S BISTRO

17515 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, Tampa, FL 33647

FoodSeating

Latest violations

2 High Priority

Mar 11, 2026

City

Tampa

County

Hillsborough

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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.

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 24432491

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of ibuprofen and bandages stored in dry storage area in back of restaurant near 3 compartment sink. Manager moved and is designating an area for personal items. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24432496

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD-40 stored in dry storage near dish washing machine. Manager moved items. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24432493

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pans being stored in hand washing sink on cookline. Manager moved items to dish pit and discussed with employees only using the sink for hand washing. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 24432494

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Employee restroom in back kitchen area across from second walk in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 24432490

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on small white cutting boards in back kitchen area near 3 compartment sink. Manager stated he would be ordering new ones.

12B-07-4

Detail 24432492

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on table above stacked microwaves. Discussed with manager swapping the microwaves and employee drink area. Observed black plastic coffee cup sitting on top of clean plates across from cookline. Employee moved cup and brought top dish to dishwasher. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 24432489

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hats and arm brace stored on shelf in back dry storage near 3 compartment sink with bottles of soy sauce. Discussed moving small amount of food on that shelf and designating entire shelf for employees.

22-08-4

Detail 24432495

Basic - Interior of stacked microwaves on wall across from cookline has accumulation of food debris.

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 23960185

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet dishes on the drying rack. Manager corrected storage. Discussed proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Jun 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 23814093

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Time Extended

Jun 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

35A-05-4

Detail 23813990

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on outside of deep fryer on front line cook. 1 live roach on kitchen floor beneath back kitchen fryer. 12 live roaches deep fryer wheel in back kitchen. 2 live roaches on wall adjacent to three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-07: 1 live roach inside wok station burner. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. 12 live roaches in deep fryer wheel in back kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. 2 live roaches on wall behind deep fryer in back kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23813988

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bbq pork in Walk in cooler not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-07: No date marking for bbq pork, fried pork, roast duck in Walk in cooler. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23813989

35A-03-4

Detail 23813992

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 29 dead roaches in front line deep fryer. 18 dead roaches in back kitchen deep fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-07: 8 dead roaches inside deep fryer in back kitchen. Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 23813987

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal bottled water on top of deli slice in back kitchen area. 4 personal drinks and an open beverage on dry food pantry shelf in back kitchen shelf. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-07: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23813986

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of oil and sauces stored on floor on front line cook. Multiple food items stored on floor throughout establishment, Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-07: Bucket of sauce stored on floor in food pantry room. Several buckets of food stored on floor in Walk in freezer. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23813991

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior surface and interior cabinet of all deep fryers are heavily soiled with grease debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-07: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23813993

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in front line Reach in cooler not covered. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-07: Time Extended

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 14

35A-05-4

Detail 23813624

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on outside of deep fryer on front line cook. 1 live roach on kitchen floor beneath back kitchen fryer. 12 live roaches deep fryer wheel in back kitchen. 2 live roaches on wall adjacent to three compartment sink.

03A-02-5

Detail 23813622

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried pork 49F, fried chicken 51F in front line Reach in cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 23813630

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink adjacent to dry food pantry blocked by large pots. Manager relocated pots during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23813627

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink adjacent to dry food pantry used to store cutting board and wire scrub. Manager relocated scrub during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23813623

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bbq pork in Walk in cooler not date marked.

41-17-4

Detail 23813621

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located at Dish machine.

22-20-5

Detail 23813619

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 23813620

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 29 dead roaches in front line deep fryer. 18 dead roaches in back kitchen deep fryers.

12B-07-4

Detail 23813629

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal bottled water on top of deli slice in back kitchen area. 4 personal drinks and an open beverage on dry food pantry shelf in back kitchen shelf.

36-73-4

Detail 23813626

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor beneath fryers on front line cook heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23813631

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of oil and sauces stored on floor on front line cook. Multiple food items stored on floor throughout establishment, Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23813632

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior surface and interior cabinet of all deep fryers are heavily soiled with grease debris.

08B-12-5

Detail 23813628

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in front line Reach in cooler not covered.

06-01-5

Detail 23813625

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two boxes of raw beef thawing on floor in back food storage area. Discussed with manager proper thawing procedures. Employees moved beef into Walk in cooler during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

09-01-4

Detail 23408111

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee plate food with bare hands.

03B-01-6

Detail 23408112

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 82 F, Shrimp 103 F on cook line.

53A-04-6

Detail 23408116

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of food manager certification for manager Jason David.

51-11-4

Detail 23408114

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.

24-05-4

Detail 23408117

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted next to ice machine. Manager inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23408118

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23408115

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor.

10-07-4

Detail 23408113

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in water temped 98 F.

35B-02-4

Detail 23408109

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over prep table.

21-12-4

Detail 23408119

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23408110

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

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

12B-07-4

Detail 22600121

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

10-20-4

Detail 22600117

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 22600125

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled

36-27-5

Detail 22600122

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

42-01-4

Detail 22600118

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

21-12-4

Detail 22600119

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 22412989

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pot stored in hand sink on cookline

22-20-5

Detail 22412988

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22412991

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 Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22412992

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food behind cookline equipment

08B-47-4

Detail 22412994

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of sauce and pooled eggs stored on floor under cookline wok range

35B-02-4

Detail 22412993

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly zapper installed over and prep table next to walk-in cooler

36-27-5

Detail 22412990

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under 3-compartment sink soiled with old food and black mold

02D-01-5

Detail 22412987

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled under prep table Corrected observed employee label Corrected On-Site

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22052177

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 manager

11-26-1

Detail 22052182

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 manager

51-11-4

Detail 22052179

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 4 CO2 tanks not secured at soda bib station

14-71-4

Detail 22052183

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair rice warmer adjacent to drive thru window

12B-07-4

Detail 22052184

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

14-69-4

Detail 22052178

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build along walk-in freezer door frame

21-12-4

Detail 22052181

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table on cookline

14-06-4

Detail 22052180

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood container used to store plastic wrap for food

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

08B-27-4

Detail 21370296

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed 20 lbs of fried chicken bites stored in a raw chicken box. I issued a stop sale on the fried chicken. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-20: Time Extended

08A-20-5

Detail 21370300

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish. Manager moved the chicken below the fish. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-20: Observed raw pork over dumpling sauce. Observed raw salmon over cooked ribs. Time Extended

01B-03-5

Detail 21370297

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed fried chicken bites stored in raw chicken boxes. I issued a stop sale for 20lbs. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-20: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 21370301

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following: Egg rolls 60f Shrimp 49f Chicken 47f Manager moved the items to the walk-in cooler to cool rapidly. After 25 minutes the following: Shrimp 46f Chicken 44f Egg rolls 55f. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-20: Observed temperature of fried chicken at 45f Observed the temperature of spring rolls at 47f. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21370299

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-20: Observed no employee training. Time Extended

08B-19-4

Detail 21370298

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed a bottle of water stored on the ice used for customer drinks. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-20: Time Extended

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 14

08B-27-4

Detail 21365499

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed 20 lbs of fried chicken bites stored in a raw chicken box. I issued a stop sale on the fried chicken.

08A-20-5

Detail 21365502

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish. Manager moved the chicken below the fish. Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 21365506

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touching dirty dishes and then go to clean dishes without washing hands.

01B-03-5

Detail 21365495

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed fried chicken bites stored in raw chicken boxes. I issued a stop sale for 20lbs.

03A-02-5

Detail 21365503

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following: Egg rolls 60f Shrimp 49f Chicken 47f Manager moved the items to the walk-in cooler to cool rapidly. After 25 minutes the following: Shrimp 46f Chicken 44f Egg rolls 55f.

12A-03-4

Detail 21365497

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash his hands in the triple sink. Manager had employee wash hands in hand sink. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21365496

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer with debris on the blade.

53B-01-5

Detail 21365500

Intermediate - 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.

41-17-4

Detail 21365501

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle at the dishwasher. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21365507

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21365494

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks stored with no chain or bungee cords.

40-06-5

Detail 21365498

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored with restaurants food. Manager moved the food. Corrected On-Site

08B-19-4

Detail 21365504

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed a bottle of water stored on the ice used for customer drinks.

08B-38-4

Detail 21365505

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed dumpling sauce stored on the floor.

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 20897553

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of orange multi-surface cleaner on the service area counter next to clean plates. The chemical bottle was removed upon request. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20897552

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed brown substance buildup on the inside of the door of the ice maker bin.

31A-11-4

Detail 20897554

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a drinking glass and knife in the hand washing sink at the beverage service area. Observed a pot in the hand washing sink on the cook line. The items were removed upon request Corrected On-Site

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

14-15-4

Detail 20487363

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a stapled together piece of a cardboard box used for a knife sleeve. Sleeve was discarded and the knife taken to the dish washing area Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20487360

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of raw pooled eggs at 56°F on the speed cart. Discussed time as a control with the operator. They decided to time tag the pooled eggs. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20487358

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed orange cleaner stored on the service counter by clean plates. The spray bottle was moved away for the area. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20487362

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulated blackened buildup on the can opener blade. The unit was taken to the triple sink to soak. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20487357

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dipper and scratcher in the cook line hand washing sink. Items removed upon request. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20487367

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the CO2 tanks unchained at the soda box rack.

36-34-5

Detail 20487365

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed blackened buildup on the ceiling vents

50-09-4

Detail 20487364

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-36-4

Detail 20487361

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed containers of food on the rim of the cook line hand washing sink. Items removed from the splash zone. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 20487359

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cleaver stored in the crack between the refrigerated preparation tables on the cook line. Knife was removed and taken to the dish washing area for washing rinsing and sanitizing Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20487366

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blackened buildup present in door gaskets on the cook line refrigerators. Grease buildup present on the overhead shelves on the cook line.