Taipei Taipei Tea House
322 N Broad St, Brooksville, FL 34601 · Permanent Food Service · License 3701151
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 3 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed before it reopened Nov 4), 3 intermediate (fixed before it reopened Nov 4), 6 basic-21
- Emergency closure on Nov 3, reopened Nov 4Counts 20 for 30 days after reopening, 10 until 90 days, then nothing-20
- Safety score59
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitNov 4, 2026 Reopened after closure
The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
More time given
Basic3
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Multiple broken windows throughout the front storage room and kitchen that are unable to be sealed when not in operation.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitNov 4, 2026 Still closed
The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.
10 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
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.
More time given
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
- 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.
More time given
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Operator ordered online and is set to be delivered.
More time givenFixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
More time given
Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
Operator corrected on menus and contacted company to list on receipts.
More time givenFixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/gaskets have accumulation of soil residues.
Operator ordered replacement gaskets for coolers.
More time givenFixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink closest to the entrance of the cook line area.
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Multiple broken windows throughout the front storage room and kitchen that are unable to be sealed when not in operation.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
- First visitNov 3, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
2 live flying insects landing on clean pan in cook line area. Employee removed the pan to be washed.
Fixed on the spot
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
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Chlorine test kit expired in 2024
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Seth
Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: 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
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink closest to the entrance of the cook line area.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Multiple items of unused equipment in back storage area
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 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.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: 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
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.