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TAIPEI TAIPEI TEA HOUSE

322 N BROAD ST · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3616972
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10907779
DBPR license3701151

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority03D-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#6High Priority01B-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**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority35A-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**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in multiple areas of the establishment underneath and behind equipment and on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-24-5

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**

Warning
#3Basic35B-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic35B-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 8:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.