BRANDON CROSSROADS BOWL
609 CRATER LN, Tampa FL 33619 · 813-621-2363
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018013847 | Mar 13, 2018 | Mar 27, 2018 | $400 |
| 3--2015050328 | Nov 13, 2015 | Dec 1, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cut ham in walk in cooler. Employee relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen l
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on cooks line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Employee removed.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to pizza oven.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind pizza oven.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings and salsa in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid at snack bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in marinara. Employee removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Winded spray bottle over seasonings on dry storage rack. Operator relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Turkey in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table at front counter. Employee drink on slicer in kitchen. Operator relocated.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ranch over food for establishment in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
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 at front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of single use lids on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear drainage hose in handwash sink on cooks line. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf with bulk sauces in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee pie in reach in cooler over dressings for establishment. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on bulk oil in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk containers of ketchup in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of plastic foam cups on floor in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Pizza oven walls.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at three compartment sink
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ice cream in reach in freezer. Operator removed at time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Honey mustard on floor in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef, salsa and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near carbon dioxide tanks.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of soufflé cups on floor in dry storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table in kitchen.
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef, salsa and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Required employee training expired for all 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 with yellow liquid.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Gatorade on front counter. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee box of food in reach in cooler operator removed at time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Bulk eggs and bulk water bottles on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near carbon dioxide tanks.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of soufflé cups on floor in dry storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table in kitchen.
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.