BAY BAY'S BURGERS
1925 A BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511
Last inspected Jul 8, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches emerge from gap in baseboard behind reach in freezer. Operator sprayed pesticide in the gap
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $250
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024066083 | Sep 18, 2024 | Apr 25, 2025 | $250 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid not labeled. Operator placed label.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored under tabletop warmer. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans. Operator inverted
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on can opener. Food debris on wall mounted produce dicer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked by bus pan. Employee removed pan.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Small wares stored in dirty pan on clean dish shelving. Employee removed items to dish washing.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees on cookline with no beard guard
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees on cookline with no hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Burner grates on stove has food debris buildup. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer. Employee cleaned.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go boxes not inverted on top of flip top cooler. Employee inverted.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested over 500ppm. Employee diluted, mixer to proper strength. Retest at 300ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt on front counter not labeled. Employee placed label.
Sep 18, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches emerge from gap in baseboard behind reach in freezer. Operator sprayed pesticide in the gap
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pesticide bottle stored on shelf over bread on bread rack. Manager removed the bottle and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris buildup observed on vegetable dicer. Debris buildup observed on can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bottle of grill cleaner in rear hand sink. Operator removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at all 3 hand sinks. Provided operator with hand sink signs, signs were posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top cooler at cookline have an accumulation of debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed peppers stored over sliced onions in walk in cooler. Operator moved the peppers under the onions
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop sink. Operator removed mop and stored properly
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bottle of dish soap in back sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 sanitizer buckets stored in hand sink in dish area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor under dry storage shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on fan in walk-in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink at front registers
Aug 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) Corrective action observed employee place in walk-in cooler
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 to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 sanitizer buckets stored in hand sink in dish area
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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 to operator
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor under dry storage shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on fan in walk-in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink at front registers
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.