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167 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-849-9994
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024008812 | Nov 2, 2023 | Mar 13, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs with gloves on, then wipe gloves on soiled towel, then handle cooking utensils. Discussed hand washing and glove changing with operator.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked chicken stored in empty cardboard chicken boxes in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef stored over sauce buckets in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored on top of soy sauce buckets in walk in cooler. Discussed proper storage or PF raw animal foods with operator, and provided cooler storage handout.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel and steel wool in dish area hand sink. 1 gallon dish soap pump in prep area hand sink. Operator removed items.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Raw chicken wings and raw shell eggs held at room temperature at cookline with no written procedures or time mark. Establishment open for 1.5 hours. Discussed using time as a public health control with operator, emailed time procedures. Operator moved items to walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk breading mix.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table. Operator removed.
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. Open soft drink can on top of flip top cooler. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees preparing food with no hair restraint. All employees placed hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil, soy sauce, batter on floor in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have buildup of food debris.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk rice, flour, sugar, salt and breading mix containers not labeled.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked pasta in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of food debris observed on can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Steel wool in hand sink at dish area
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked chicken held at room temperature for 3 hours on cook line, 70F. Raw shell eggs held at room temperature for 1 hour. Explained using time as a public health control to operator, provided written procedures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk sugar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open can of Red Bull in reach in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed oranges stored over cooked pasta in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 4 bulk containers (salt, sugar, starch, rice) not labeled.
May 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. All certificates expired for employees
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.
May 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go thank you bags with raw meats in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (45F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken pieces (47F - Cold Holding).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulated black debris on can opener blade
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. All certificates expired for employees
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By back hand sink, or three compartment sink
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jug cut and reused as rice scoop
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop ready to eat egg rolls inside walk in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper at hand washing sink in kitchen are. Manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand wash soap at hand wash sink in kitchen area. Manger placed soup at hand washing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle on 3 door freezer has old food debris on it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on reach in cooler on cooks line.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking bottle water hole working on cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone,cigarettes stored overtop reach in cooler on cooks line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee using fryer has no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between steam table and refrigerator on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of 3 door freezer has food debris in bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standard water. Employee turned on water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers in sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature
Nov 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed unapproved sanitizer. Bleach not approved for food contact surface. Employee purchased correct bleach approved for food contact surfaces.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler egg rolls, cut cabbage, cooked pork, various items in walk in cooler. Employee began date marking
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hand wash sink knobs, gaskets walk in cooler, reach in cooler gaskets on cooks line
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
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket reach in cooler on cooks line torn
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Heavy smoke smell and cigarette packs stored above prep table on cooks line. Employee removed cigarette packs.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened Red Bull can in reach in cooler on cooks line
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Oyster sauce cans being reused
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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