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TASTEA PHO

TASTEA PHO located in BRANDON has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 3.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

921 Lithia Pinecrest Road
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935672

  • 14-01-5: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: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
  • 41-17-4: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

Inspection Date: 4/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763115

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 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. Emailed to operator
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing containers in hand sink
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8741166

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 10-05-5: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

Inspection Date: 1/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444480

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspection Date: 7/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362800

  • 12B-07-4: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: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:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour with no label stored above ice machine
  • 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. Emailed to operator
  • 11-26-1: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