Apr 29, 2026
Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2522 S FALKENBURG RD, SUITE 200, Brandon, FL 33619
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over pickled onion in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut leafy greens 61 F, sweet potato noodles cooked 50 F, Per operator items were taken from walk-in cooler 1 hour prior and put in reach in cooler. Operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection to bring back down to temperature. Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bleach. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hair tie on shelf with plastic Togo lids. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs in cut lettuce. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink shaker in kitchen.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Boba pieces in handwash sink at boba station.
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. Sara and Anansi employees have worked longer than 1 year. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine at boba area.
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in cooked brown rice. Repeat Violation
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on top of prep table at front counter.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended
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. Total of 2 employees have been working for over 60 days with no employee training. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Employees Brieana started working 2/3/24 and Sara 10/3/24 do not employee training. Admin Complaint
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Boba cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: spicy tuna 47 F, per operator item was taken out of reach in cooler 20 mins prior and put on cooks front line. Operator put voluntary discarded. Repeat Violation Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation Warning
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. Total of 2 employees have been working for over 60 days with no employee training. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on cereal counter at boba bar. Repeat Violation Warning
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. Warning
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 of scoop in wasabi powder. Warning
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Boba cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sesame seeds on dry storage shelf. Warning
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee boba drink on prep table in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Water bottle on shelf in kitchen. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna placed in two compartment sink with out cold running water to defrost. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Chicken in 2 compartment sink thawing in water without running water. Employee turned water in at time of callback. Time Extended Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: almond milk 48 F, Per operator almond milk was in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out if temperature. Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: almond milk 48 F, Per operator almond milk was in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out if temperature. Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Magalia Vazquez Warning
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. Repeat Violation Warning
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. Warning
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee boba drink on prep table in kitchen Warning
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator only has wash and sanitize bay set up for 3 compartment sink. Operator washed lid then sanitized and lastly rinsed. Inspection spoke with operator about proper dish washing procedures. Warning
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at boba station. Warning
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna placed in two compartment sink with out cold running water to defrost. Warning
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Admin Complaint
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. He next to three compartment sink. Warning
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. Warning
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid under three compartment sink. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk boxes of tempura flakes on floor in walk in freezer. Employee relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut leafy greens 54 F per operator cut leafy greens were put in reach in cooler 30 mins prior. Operator put in walk in freezer at time if inspection to cool to 41 F, Cold holding: cut leafy greens 43 F, Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table at front line. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning
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. Amanda Salmu. Warning
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in boba area. Warning
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin in black tea. Warning
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time if inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking for plastic cup with no lid. Warning
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. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk cases of water and bulk cane sugar on the floor in kitchen. Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Mangoes placed back into cardboard box after peeled. Discussed with management. Rinsed and placed onto new container
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly landing on outside of cilantro container, 1 fly in dining room
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Boba
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk 47F
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 47F greater than 4 hours, cut cabbage 47-52F placed into ice bath reached 42-43F Corrective Action Taken
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked boba 99F on front line counter. Discussed proper hot holding requirements with manager.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fly spray over clean wiping cloths Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter
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 copy Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Emptied sanitizer bucket in fort line handwash sink
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over prep table- removed Corrected On-Site
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on front line reach in cooler torn
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink by three compartment sink
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink next to mochi ice cream cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in boba tea area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk sodas on floor in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No parasite destruction for raw salmon. Salmon can only be fully cooked.
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. Cereal,wasabi powder and sesame seeds not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained. Warning
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink next to mochi ice cream cooler. Warning
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in boba tea area. Warning
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table next to kitchen entrance. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
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 next to plastic wrap at kitchen entrance. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk sodas on floor in walk in cooler. Warning
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in water at boba station. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep counter in boba tea area. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food-Licensing Inspection
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.