BERTIE'S RESTAURANT & COCKTAILS
2086-2088 BADLANDS DR, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-278-8604
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 2 visits since May 2026
MAY 26
AUG 26
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over juice in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash and linen bins blocking dish pit hand sink. Operator moved bins
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used as dump sink, observed ice in sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.unlabeled bottle of glass cleaner at bar. Operator placed label.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed drink.
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. Operator discarded drink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator placed correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Snapper thawing in standing water in prep sink. Operator turned on water.
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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