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LIANG'S BISTRO

Health inspection records show LIANG'S BISTRO in BRANDON has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 6 reports on file

812 Providence Road
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/20/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10881248

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 9 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Takeout container used as scoop in bucket of sauce. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf over food items. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor by alcohol storage door.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops stored on soda fountain grates Operator removed, placed in ice well, handle up. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on handle at flame grill. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles touching food in bulk rice containers.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on prep table. Operator placed on lower shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes and avocado stored over sliced bell pepper in walk in cooler.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Bean Sprouts held at 54F in cook line flip top cooler. Operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler no date marking.

4/17/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10764491

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 1 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of sweet chili sauce in reach in cooler by office. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on back prep line blocked by stool with case of peppers on it. Manager cleared area Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

1/23/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8733898

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops in water 67F, employee removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

3/11/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8553414

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice in dry storage Case of beef in walk in freezer
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled

11/15/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8355515

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

8/4/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8307681

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int

  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Observed no state approved employee training at time of callback inspection Admin Complaint