TAIPEI TAIPEI TEA HOUSE
Broad Street
Florida, 34601
Hernando County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/22/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/19/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
15
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 revealed 23 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 15 basic).