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TAIPEI TAIPEI TEA HOUSE

Food safety records indicate TAIPEI TAIPEI TEA HOUSE in BROOKSVILLE has 8 inspections with a 1.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

Broad Street
Florida, 34601
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/6/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13594092

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in multiple areas of the establishment underneath and behind equipment and on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Certain sections of floors were cleaned, discussed with operator other sections that remain. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked White Rice (47F - Cooling) in vertical glass reach in cooler next to mop sink/storage room across from rice warmer. Item had been in cooler overnight. Operator discarded. Issued stop sale. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Observed Cooked White Rice (49F - Cooling) in vertical glass reach in cooler next to mop sink/storage room across from rice warmer. Item had been in cooler overnight. Operator discarded. Issued stop sale. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked White Rice (47F - Cooling) in vertical glass reach in cooler next to mop sink/storage room across from rice warmer. Item had been in cooler overnight. Issued stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Observed Cooked White Rice (49F - Cooling) in vertical glass reach in cooler next to mop sink/storage room across from rice warmer. Item had been in cooler overnight. Operator discarded. Issued stop sale. Admin Complaint

12/11/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10907779

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in multiple areas of the establishment underneath and behind equipment and on cook line. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in several areas of the establishment. Hole present near mop sink and wall damaged at entrance into the kitchen from storage/office area behind front counter. Operator repaired hole next to mop sink. Warning
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area to the left of the handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Mesh screening torn in window area of mop sink/storage room exposing the establishment to vermin/environmental contamination. Discussed the importance of repairing this window/screen with the operator. Operator repaired. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked White Rice (47F - Cooling) in vertical glass reach in cooler next to mop sink/storage room across from rice warmer. Item had been in cooler overnight. Operator discarded. Issued stop sale. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked White Rice (47F - Cooling) in vertical glass reach in cooler next to mop sink/storage room across from rice warmer. Item had been in cooler overnight. Issued stop sale. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 36 rodent droppings found in mop sink area and underneath equipment storage shelves. Operator started to sweep and sanitize the area. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint

5/22/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10837441

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int

  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of 8 live insects resembling ants in sugar container in front of grill on rolling cart. Operator discarded sugar and clean and sanitize area. Issued stop sale. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed presence of 8 live insects resembling ants in sugar container in front of grill on rolling cart. Operator discarded sugar and clean and sanitize area.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with a table and items stored in handwash sink in rear kitchen/storage area. Operator moved and made accessible. Corrected On-Site

1/9/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8774399

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Dented cans not separated from other cans. See stop sale.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Egg Drop Soup (52F - Cooling at 1:45 PM) in reach-in cooler. Operator stated soup had been in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of hoisin sauce dented at the seams not separated from other cans.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Egg Drop Soup (52F - Cooling at 1:45 PM) in reach-in cooler. Operator stated soup had been in cooler overnight.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in middle storage room between kitchen and front service station. Handwash sink blocked with boxes. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

5/22/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8673895

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops stored in room temperature water next to rice warmer. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times off dry storage area. Reach-in freezer stored in front of handwash sink and empty container stored in handwash sink. Operator made accessible. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap. Corrected On-Site

4/4/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8531425

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 9 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at kitchen entrance
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door damaged Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under, behind equipment heavily soiled Walls soiled in kitchen area Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Dry noodles on floor in dry storage area Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of small oven on rear prep table has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in rest room
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart near cooks line heavily soiled Shelves under tables and equipment soiled Handles of all Reach-in-Coolers soiled Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in coolers in storage area, on cooks line, in prep area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Wonton strips uncovered in kitchen area Hoisin sauce, sugar containers, sweet and sour sauce on cooks line uncovered Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pot in Reach-in-Cooler near prep area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. CFM unaware of proper raw meat/food storage hierarchy. Reviewed with operator
  • 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104 Repeat Violation
  • 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. No items in coolers date marked, operator began marking during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles under three compartment sink

12/19/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8531045

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 5 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Door on ice machine in kitchen damaged Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler on storage area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in coolers and freezers in prep area, cooks line and in front counter area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
  • 36-60-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door in kitchen torn/in poor repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
  • 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Operator does not have written procedure **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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-103 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Operator does not have documentation Admin Complaint

10/19/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8373456

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 int, 15 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -cooler door handles have soil residue Warning
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean Bowls, pans and pots stored on floor in dry storage area Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee on cooks line with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Door on ice machine in kitchen damaged Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen area Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen area under/behind equipment Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on flour in storage room Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves beneath prep tables soiled -hand sink soiled Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler on storage area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in coolers and freezers in prep area, cooks line and in front counter area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 36-60-5:Basic - Screen in door in kitchen torn/in poor repair. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service forks and spoons not stored to prevent potential contamination by hands when touched. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -open rice bags in dry storage -uncovered sesame seeds in dry storage Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with operator Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above Ready to eat sauces in cooler near entrance to kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-03-5: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 yesterday and not dated. Operator dated. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104 Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in storage area has shaved ice machine behind drained into it. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Certificate expired 1-11-2023 Warning
  • 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-103 Warning
  • 45-01-4:No portable fire extinguisher present. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher at kitchen entrance near prep table in red. Repeat Violation