TAIPEI TAIPEI TEA HOUSE
322 N BROAD ST · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34601
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-8High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed 1 live small flying insect in back storage room with employee bathroom and 1 live small flying insect in mop sink area at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: – 2 rodent droppings on floor underneath mop sink. – 8 rodent droppings underneath storage shelves in storage room in between kitchen and front counter area. – 1 rodent dropping behind reach-in cooler in kitchen. – 2 rodent droppings in side storage room with employee bathroom off kitchen holding unused equipment. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized all areas. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
55-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Operator corrected on menus and contacted company to list on receipts. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Operator ordered online and is set to be delivered. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: **Time Extended**
Basic 5
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: **Time Extended**
35B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Operator ordered replacement gaskets for coolers. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
33-31-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple items of unused equipment in back storage area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: **Time Extended**
29-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink closest to the entrance of the cook line area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 5, 2026 8:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.