Pf Chang's Bistro
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
78
Score
Pf Chang's Bistro appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up four times.
Among Tampa restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage/hole to ceiling over bar area at time of inspection.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Togo pf chang cup with clear liquid stored on shelf with clean dishes in dish room at time of inspection.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked metal food containers stored on shelves at time of inspectionnn
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old debris on floor around ice machine
36-73-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on stacked metal food containers stored on shelves. Operator moved to dish room to be washed **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
78
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker at splitter on mop sink faucet
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown mold like substance in ice machine bin at time of inspection.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around line equipment at time of inspection.
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers and sticker residue on large plastic food containers stored on shelf in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator moved container to be washed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
67
Apr 7, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to area of ceiling over espresso machine. No signs of water dripping or leaks. Operator states that work order is in for ceiling repairs at time of inspection.
36-32-5
95
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temp machine has been temporarily set up for chemical sanitizer due to temp booster part being ordered. Unable to make machine test any sanitation at time of inspection. 120F temp and 0ppm chlorine sanitation at time of inspection. Had operator set up triple sink to sanitize at time of inspection. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pasta pot being filled at hand wash sink on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator spoke with employee and moved pot. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on mixing bowls stored on shelf in pre room. Observed wet nesting on food containers stored on shelf in dish room at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on levers on wok station at time of inspection. Operator removed tongs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink. Operator moved mop to hang to dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
67
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food in two sided reach in on cooks line. Operator moved eggs to appropriate area in walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves in kitchen during inspection.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with old grease around equipment on cooks line.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in shelves soiled with food debris. Operator had employees clean shelves during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
67
Mar 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards on line stained Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. Priority: Basic
14-09-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers in prep room Priority: Basic
24-08-4
Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed line reach in double cooler interior soiled with food debris Priority: Basic
22-16-4
78
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic sauce 78F placed into reach in freezer resembled at 31F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on shelves in walk in cooler during inspection.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on pan on clean shelf. Operator removed label and placed pan in dish room to wash **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on salad drawer on expo line under the lower drawer
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed wall/ceiling area over expo line
36-34-5
67
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Pure bean sauce **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna and raw shrimp over egg roll mix and crab wonton mix in walk in cooler. Provided safe food refrigeration education guide. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches in dish room. 3 live roaches under reach in freezer in dry storage on opposite wall of dish room. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. During inspection temped pepper sauce at 67f. Operator used chillstick to lower temps true during inspection. Ending temp of 41f. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on cooks line. Operator refilled paper towel holder. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile on end of cooks line has a hole in it. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Pure bean sauce dented can- moved to segregated area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on server aisle near where customer food is set up in window. Operator moved drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Meat station- tongs in raw chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Wok station. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler sprouts, mushrooms, peppers over cut vegetables and sauces. Provided safe food refrigeration education guide. **Warning**
08B-17-4
33
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under triple sink, management killed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on clean linen **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage 50f butter 49f moved to freezer for quick cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bin with sugar blocking handsink next to walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 25 dead roaches on two glue traps in liquor room dated 6/23/22. Pest control was out on 6/23-6/24-7/6-7/7. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By mop sink
38-07-4
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry.
08B-74-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Black cup in salt **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pf Chang's Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pf Chang's Bistro on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pf Chang's Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pf Chang's Bistro.
How does Pf Chang's Bistro compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pf Chang's Bistro most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pf Chang's Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pf Chang's Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pf Chang's Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pf Chang's Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pf Chang's Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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