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TAIPEI TAIPEI TEA HOUSE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3400246
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8531425
DBPR license3701151

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority08A-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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate53A-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

#12Intermediate11-27-4

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**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate02C-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**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles under three compartment sink

Basic 9

#1Basic12B-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

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door damaged **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under, behind equipment heavily soiled Walls soiled in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Dry noodles on floor in dry storage area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of small oven on rear prep table has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in rest room

#7Basic23-03-4

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**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in coolers in storage area, on cooks line, in prep area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic08B-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**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.