Brandon, Hillsborough County

PF CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO

827 BRANDON TOWN CENTER MALL, Brandon, FL 33511

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
1 Intermediate
Jan 9, 2026
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 13

27-16-4

Detail 24291602

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand sink by dish area. Observed at 3 hand sinks, (dish, and 2 in prep area). water temp 72F after letting water run for approximately 1 minute.

06-09-1

Detail 24291609

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed salmon portions in reduced oxygen packaging observed in walk in cooler. Operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site

16-01-4

Detail 24291604

Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.

12B-07-4

Detail 24291605

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee drink on next to clean glasses at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24291611

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on surface next to clean glasses at bar. Operator removed purse. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24291606

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24291599

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach in pantry cooler

08B-39-4

Detail 24291610

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting cucumber without washing first. Operator rinsed remaining cucumbers Corrective Action Taken

14-33-4

Detail 24291601

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in 2 coolers at bar.

24-18-4

Detail 24291607

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Soup spoons in silverware rack at soup station. Operator removed to dish, replaced with handles up. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24291600

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans on shelf in dry storage. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24291603

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Multiple unwashed produce items stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator moved all unwashed produce to unwashed rack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-17-4

Detail 24291608

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. observed at bar.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-09-4

Detail 24037683

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at end of cookline contains drain lines for portable air conditioner. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Time Extended

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 24035068

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of stainless cleaner on table next to soda fountain. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24035071

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris buildup in soda gun nozzle at bar. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24035070

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at end of cookline contains drain lines for portable air conditioner. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24035074

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with orange liquid on cookline hand sink.. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24035072

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24035073

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf next to open cold holding on cookline. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24035069

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf at end of cookline. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24035075

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris buildup observed unspder heads at soda fountain. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 24035076

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple stored over prepared romaine "boats" in walk in cooler. Warning

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-13-4

Detail 23854917

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Time Extended

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 23732221

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired original and photocopy's of training certificates Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 23732222

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Time Extended

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

01B-07-4

Detail 23728265

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 1 molded ready to eat strawberry in cook line cooler. Warning

22-57-6

Detail 23728261

High Priority - High temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Unit tested at 130f Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23728260

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cooked shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23728263

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by back prep station Blocked by trash cans. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23728264

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired original and photocopy's of training certificates Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23728262

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator Warning

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-46-4

Detail 23417187

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck in clean dishes. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

16-33-4

Detail 23413192

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. High temperature measuring device not used to check dishwasher.

16-54-4

Detail 23413193

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Final rinse in dishwasher reaching 6F. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23413194

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck in clean dishes.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

10-14-5

Detail 22803527

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22803528

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 22491369

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over milk products Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22491370

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back prep table Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22491368

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line Corrected On-Site

Jun 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

12B-07-4

Detail 22033888

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard Corrected On-Site

Apr 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 26, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 21958740

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies on dry storage rack Observed 1 live fly on case of fortune cookies Observed 1 live fly on wall by ice machine. Observed 1 live fly on case of chop sticks. Manager eradicated flies and cleaned and sanitized all areas. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 21958736

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 10 roach droppings on wall behind magnetic knife strip. Manager removed knife strip and cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21958738

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right cook well: butter (48F - Cold Holding); parmesan (46F - Cold Holding); house made kimchi (46F - Cold Holding). Manager iced product down and discussed time as a public health control, product was time marked Corrected On-Site Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21958737

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At bottom left side of dish entrance Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21958739

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cook line. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21958741

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on cook line. Employee put in pocket Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 6, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 21170961

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of hoisin sauce dented at rim Corrected-observed employee remove and place in office Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21170962

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (99F - Hot Holding)on service line Corrected-observed employee discard Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 21170960

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

10-03-4

Detail 21170959

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed ice cream scoop dipper well off Corrected-observed employee increase velocity Corrected On-Site

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 20999157

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rice cooker stored in hand sink Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 20999158

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in prep area Corrected-observed employee replace batteries Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20999156

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on floor on cookline Observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20999155

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-14-4

Detail 20691268

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 cracked eggs on cookline See stop sale

31A-09-4

Detail 20691274

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed knife stored in hand sink Corrected- observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 20691273

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector emailed to manager

10-03-4

Detail 20691272

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at cookline Corrected- Observed employee increase velocity of dipperwell Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 20691269

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored on reachin cooler on cookline , no straw or lid

21-12-4

Detail 20691271

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove and place in dirty hamper Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20691270

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not label at prep table Corrected- observed employee label Corrected On-Site