Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TAIPEI TAIPEI TEA HOUSE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3717340
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13755833
DBPR license3701151

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 3, 2026
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flying insects landing on clean pan in cook line area. Employee removed the pan to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed potatoes in glass door reach in cooler near room with mop sink **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings observed on the floor in back storage room off the kitchen storing old equipment and personal items 3 rodent droppings observed on the floor in employee restroom off the kitchen 4 rodent droppings observed on the floor in storage area at entrance of the kitchen with chest freezer 2 rodent droppings observed on the floor under mop sink 5 rodent droppings observed on the floor under clean dish rack in cook line area 1 rodent dropping observed on the floor under front counter **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#2Intermediate55-01-5

Intermediate – Basic – Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Operational charge posted at front counter but not on menu or separate line on receipt **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired in 2024 **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Seth **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in glass door reach in cooler near room with mop sink **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front storage room at the entrance of the cook line Floors soiled under equipment and storage racks throughout kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35B-04-4

Basic – Multiple broken windows throughout the front storage room and kitchen that are unable to be sealed when not in operation. Screens are installed on all windows. Vent above back door of kitchen that cannot be closed missing screen or other protection. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/gaskets have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door reach in cooler Reach in cooler at cook line in front of cooking equipment **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple items of unused equipment in back storage area **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink closest to the entrance of the cook line area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 5, 2026 8:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)
Category 55 · Automatic gratuity notice
1 observation(s)

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