Jul 31, 2025
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain. Manager separated to dry. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation
1817 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon, FL 33511
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain. Manager separated to dry. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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. Dishmachine at bar tested at chlorine 0ppm
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at wait station. Manager placed glasses in dish rack to dry. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in container of mixed vegetables in reach I. Cooler on cookline. Manager placed correctly. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like buildup observed behind nozzles of soda fountain in server station. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bag of onions stored over salad dressing in walk in cooler. Manager moved onions to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles, cove molding and missing grout throughout kitchen, dish and prep areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven in prep area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies on wall in dish pit 2 on shelving in dish pit Warning
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor by ice machine. 1 live roach on walk in cooler door Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area Warning
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles, cove molding and missing grout throughout kitchen, dish and prep areas Warning
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven in prep area Repeat Violation Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar soiled. Manager cleaned Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on 3 kitchen employees.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic tubs at clean dish rack. Drink glasses at wait station. Manager separated items to dry. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda fountain soiled with food buildup.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Salsa in walk in cooler. Manager covered Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back prep room wall
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket near microwave
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Complaint Partial
Emergency Order Callback Complied
Complaint Partial
Emergency order recommended
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 7 live roaches along base board of prep area wall adjacent to walk-in cooler,1 live roach on wall on cookline above hand sink,approximately 10 live roaches along wall at mop sink,approximately 2 live roaches along wall in dish area , 1 live in bar area Warning
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches along prep area wall adjacent to walk-in cooler, 1 dead roach on cookline prep table , 2 dead in bar area Warning
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand sink on cookline
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink store on prep table Repeat Violation
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint on cookline Corrected-observed employee place hair restraint on hair Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with old food debris
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table Corrected observed employee voluntarily discard Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold build up on reachin freezers and coolers on cookline
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor unsealed in beer cooler
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted or hung near manager office
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled in back kitchen Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site
Complaint Full
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 2 reachin coolers on cookline not properly cold holding Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (45F - Cold Holding in reachin cooler on cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: cole slaw (43F - Cold Holding); guacamole (50F - Cold Holding in reachin cooler on cookline in reach in cooler on cookline Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: Reach in cooler in poor repair Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature gauge on dish machine broken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: Observed temperature gauge on dish machine broken Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: Observed temperature gauge on dish machine broken Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cookline reachin coolers soiled with old food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: Observed cookline reachin coolers soiled with old food debris Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: Observed cookline reachin coolers soiled with old food debris Time Extended
Complaint Full
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (45F - Cold Holding in reachin cooler on cookline Observed employee place food items in walk-in cooler to drop temperature Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: Observed cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (43F - Cold Holding); guacamole (50F - Cold Holding in reachin cooler on cookline Admin Complaint
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 2 reachin coolers on cookline not properly cold holding Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (45F - Cold Holding in reachin cooler on cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: cole slaw (43F - Cold Holding); guacamole (50F - Cold Holding in reachin cooler on cookline in reach in cooler on cookline Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature gauge on dish machine broken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: Observed temperature gauge on dish machine broken Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cookline reachin coolers soiled with old food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: Observed cookline reachin coolers soiled with old food debris Time Extended
Complaint Full
Warning Issued
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (45F - Cold Holding in reachin cooler on cookline Observed employee place food items in walk-in cooler to drop temperature Warning
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled in bar area Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted on dish shelf Corrected-observed employee invert Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 2 reachin coolers on cookline not properly cold holding Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (45F - Cold Holding in reachin cooler on cookline Warning
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature gauge on dish machine broken Warning
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cookline reachin coolers soiled with old food debris Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of jalapeños stored on dry storage shelf
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed clean linens stored in hand sink Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored in prep table Corrected-observed employee discard Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in floor in dish pit
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers on storage shelf Repeat Violation
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor not sealed in walk-in cooler
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil stored on cookline Corrected-on employee place label on bottle Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (59°F - Cold Holding) cooked pasta (52°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46°F - Cold Holding) Corrective action- observed employee place in walk-in freezer
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 CO2 tanks not secured in the bar area
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawers not staying closed in kitchen
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers on dish shelf
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers on dish shelf
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on prep table Corrected-Observed employee label Corrected On-Site