Brandon, Hillsborough County

JOSEPHINE'S ITALIAN MARKET

730 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon, FL 33511

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Feb 4, 2026
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 24347878

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish area blocked by cart and mop bucket. Operator moved cart and bucket. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24347877

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24347875

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives at end of sandwich cooler. Operator removed, placed in containerCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24347876

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons over ready to eat items in reach in cooler. Operator moved lemons to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24112242

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in small cooler at bar held at 49F. Operator removed to larger cooler, adjusted thermostat to colder. Corrective Action Taken Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24112246

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator remodeled rear storage room, added equipment and is using the area for food preparation. Operator moved 3 compartment sink to the other side of the same wall, now in back room. Operator added a hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. No plans have been submitted to Plan Review. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24112243

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks on prep tables in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 24112245

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers in storage area. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 24112241

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons over Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler. Operator moved lemons Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24112244

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and spices in containers not labeled. Operator placed labels. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 23756406

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

41-10-4

Detail 23756402

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles on prep table. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23756408

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 23756400

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

53A-05-6

Detail 23756399

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived during inspection. Currently 4 food employees present and no CFM present. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23756403

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cream cheese, operator placed date. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23756410

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Various chemical bottles not labeled. Employees labeled bottles Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23756407

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop in dry seasonings. Employee removed cups Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23756409

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-37-5

Detail 23756411

Basic - Ceiling /walls not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back storage room has rafters and vinyl on ceilings and walls. Wall vinyl is torn.

38-07-4

Detail 23756401

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back prep area

25-06-4

Detail 23756404

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Utensils . Employee inverted Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23756405

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Sugar not labeled in bar area. Operator placed labels. Corrected On-Site

Aug 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.