Brandon, Hillsborough County

HOOTERS

10023 E ADAMO DR, Brandon, FL 33619

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
May 26, 2026
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

May 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24591788

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24591787

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

24-08-4

Detail 24591789

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack near back door.

36-22-4

Detail 24591790

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor under tea machines in kitchen. Repeat Violation

16-48-4

Detail 24591791

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old cucumber seeds on clear containers on dish drying rack back door.

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 24101977

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen . Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24101979

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fork in handwash sink on cooks line. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24101980

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on reach in freezer on cooks line. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24101981

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler floor.

36-73-4

Detail 24101976

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage room floor.

08B-12-5

Detail 24101978

Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab legs in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 23606433

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with sanitizer on top of prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23606429

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

16-37-1

Detail 23606432

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Sink and Surface.

41-17-4

Detail 23606434

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at bar.

12B-07-4

Detail 23606431

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee energy drink on dish machine in kitchen. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23606428

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23606430

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of reach in freezer on cooks line insulation exposed.

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23055489

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: potato salad 56 F, coleslaw 52 F, per operator items were put in reach in cooler this morning at 9 am. Time temped at 11:30 am .operator put in ice at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-05-4

Detail 23055487

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels next to ice machine. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23055490

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23055488

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on bar top. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23055485

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23055486

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers on dish drying rack.

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 22753030

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: coleslaw 56 F, shredded cheese 53 F, operator put on ice at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 22753036

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

41-17-4

Detail 22753031

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at server station.

22-20-5

Detail 22753032

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

14-01-5

Detail 22753039

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins in spices at cooks line.

12B-07-4

Detail 22753037

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22753028

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee book bag on dry storage over grenadine for bar. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 22753034

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

16-46-4

Detail 22753033

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22753029

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 22753035

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk Togo boxes on floor in dry storage.

08B-12-5

Detail 22753038

Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Oct 23, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22386732

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over shredded cheese in walk in cooler.

22-20-5

Detail 22386734

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22386729

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on ice machine in kitchen.

08B-49-4

Detail 22386728

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cookies in freezer on top of food for establishment.

16-46-4

Detail 22386731

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers in kitchen on dish drying rack. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22386727

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.

08B-12-5

Detail 22386733

Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab legs in freezer not covered.

21-12-4

Detail 22386730

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on three compartment sink.

May 31, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 22026522

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. Dishwasher for glasses has no sanitizer hooked up. Manager voluntarily shut down glassware dishwasher. Glassware Will be washed in dishwasher that has proper sanitation. Corrected On-Site

10-05-5

Detail 22026527

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 107F. Employee reheated water to 181F. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22026528

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.

31B-02-4

Detail 22026531

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by tea dispenser. Manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22026525

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 operator employee health agreement paperwork. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22026523

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

05-09-4

Detail 22026524

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler at end of cooks line.

31B-04-4

Detail 22026530

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by back door. Manager placed hand washing sign at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22026526

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by ice machine. Employee removed labels and washed containers. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 22026529

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking overtop dishwasher.

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 21345250

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler stained

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21195609

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Time Extended

14-71-4

Detail 21195608

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Beer cooler at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21195606

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21195607

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Time Extended

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-05-4

Detail 21194726

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in dish machine area. 15 live roaches in three compartment sink area. 2 live roaches in dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: 1 live roach in dish area. Operator eliminated and cleaned and sanitized area. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21194727

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 21194723

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in dry storage area. 1 dead roach in front of beer cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: 4 dead roaches in dish area under sink. Operator eliminated and cleaned and sanitized area Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

14-71-4

Detail 21194728

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Beer cooler at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 21194724

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21194725

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21194729

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Time Extended

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 17

35A-02-6

Detail 21184955

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dining area. 5 live flies in dry storage area. 5 live flies in dish area. 2 live flies in bar area. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 21184957

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live spider under prep table and 1 dead spider in dry storage. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21184954

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in dish machine area. 15 live roaches in three compartment sink area. 2 live roaches in dry storage. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21184962

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding:Raw chicken wings 47 F, breaded raw chicken wings 55 F, raw shrimp 47 F, coleslaw 44 F, potato salad 46 F. Manager moved all items to freezer at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21184959

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings 120 F in dry basket on fryer. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21184963

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21184964

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21184948

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

14-01-5

Detail 21184952

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in ice machine. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21184949

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on dish rack. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21184950

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in dry storage area. 1 dead roach in front of beer cooler. Warning

14-71-4

Detail 21184953

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Beer cooler at bar. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21184951

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of prep table. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21184956

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

10-14-5

Detail 21184961

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21184960

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager corrected at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21184958

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dish area. Warning

Sep 21, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 20527238

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flies in dry storage area flying around. Next routine visit per Supervisor Allison.

03A-02-5

Detail 20527236

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes temped at 44 °F, shredded cheese at 55 °F, temped at 1:50pm. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Re temped at 3:36 pm cut tomatoes 41 °F, shredded cheese at 42 °F. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20527237

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used dish wash sink next to back door to empty sanitizer bucket. Spoke with manager and let him know that hand sink only to be used for hand washing. Manager informed employee hand wash sink is to be used only for hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 20527233

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20527240

Basic - Employee beverage container located on top of dish machine. Employee relocated to designated area. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20527234

Basic - Employee lunch box on shelf in walk in freezer. Manger relocated to designated employee belongings area. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 20527241

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles on cook line under stove and in back prep kitchen area tiles cracked and broken.

23-03-4

Detail 20527235

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler on prep line next to cooks line gaskets soiled. Hood vents on cooks line soiled. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20527244

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 20527243

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes for to go containers stored on floor in dry storage area.

21-38-4

Detail 20527239

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor at cooks line. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20527242

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container in dry storage area not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Aug 10, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-08-4

Detail 20415415

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At clean dish storage. Operator began process of rehashing dishes during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-10: Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 20415416

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Soiled floors in walk-in cooler off cooks line and at walk-in cooler/freezer in back prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-10: Floors cleaned in walk-in coolers. Time Extended

Aug 3, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 20396873

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live, small, flying insects observed in back kitchen near walk-in cooler. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20396878

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw crab legs stored over ready to eat tater tots in reach-in freezer on cooks line. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20396871

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Behind bar. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20396874

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At clean dish storage. Operator began process of rehashing dishes during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20396876

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled beverages stored on floor in walk-in keg cooler and at employee break area. Operator removed from floor during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20396872

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Gaskets soiled at reach-in cooler behind bar. Repeat Violation Warning

16-46-4

Detail 20396870

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In walk-in-in cooler. Operator removed old labels during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-38-4

Detail 20396875

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At end of cooks line. Operator removed from floor during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-10-4

Detail 20396877

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Soiled floors in walk-in cooler off cooks line and at walk-in cooler/freezer in back prep area. Warning