CHICK-N-BONES CAFE AND CATERING
1953 W LUMSDEN RD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813 689-9531
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat items in storage area double door reach in cooler. Raw shell eggs and raw ground turkey stored over ready to eat items in storage area fridge/freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in fridge/freezer cooler at cookline held at 50F: cut tomatoes, raw ground beef, sliced white American cheese, cooked plantains, cooked chicken, cooked gyro slices.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine. Operator placed Cleaned and sanitized scoop, placed in container.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple and mushrooms stored over ready to eat items in storage area double door cooler.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 100ppm. Operator added more tablets, retested at 200ppm.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quaternary sanitizer tablets stored on shelf over food items and food prep surface. Operator moved to different shelf
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer solution tested at over 200ppm. Operator discarded, replaced, tested at 100ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked peppers and onions in reach in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid on on rolling cart neat kitchen entry with no label.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Solution tested at over 200ppm. Operator diluted, retested at 100ppm
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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
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
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint
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.