Tastea Pho
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
55
Score
Tastea Pho appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited two times.
Tastea Pho's latest score of 55 falls below the Brandon average of 82. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in cooler. Operator arranged correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container with medicines, supplements and vitamins stored over bulk flour containers. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand sink in dish area. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 3 days prior. Operator placed date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk sugar and flour containers. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with orange liquid observed under 3 compartment sink. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Operator turned on stream of water. Raw chicken and pork, cooked meatballs thawing on 3 compartment sink drain board. Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk cornstarch and sugar containers. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing containers in hand sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
70
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temp 86. Operator dropped water out. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
82
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
90
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 3 containers of soy sauce stored on floor in back kitchen adjacent to 3-compartment sink
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour with no label stored above ice machine
02D-01-5
70
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork stored in a non food grade bag in reachin freezer in back kitchen
14-31-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted in back kitchen
42-01-4
74
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensil stored in hand sink in dish area Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink Corrected-observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine
22-20-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tastea Pho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tastea Pho on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tastea Pho?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tastea Pho.
How does Tastea Pho compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Tastea Pho most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Tastea Pho's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tastea Pho have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tastea Pho means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tastea Pho inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tastea Pho is inspected around two times per year on average.
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