EL BUHOO BAR & GRILL
716 W LUMSDEN RD, Brandon FL 33511 · 727-421-7879
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
JAN 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table cooks line Cold holding cut lettuce 52, mozzarella 49, Advised cook to placed items in ice bath
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $2,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016025209 | May 23, 2016 | Aug 29, 2016 | $800 |
| 3--2015036381 | Jul 16, 2015 | Feb 10, 2016 | $1,320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Jun 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn make table cooks line Bar cooler gasket
Apr 16, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 training expired 3/3/26
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn make table cooks line Bar cooler gasket
Apr 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine 0 ppm, employee set up three compartment sink chlorine 100ppm. Manager contacted tech to come check dish machine.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink. Manager clipped up
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table cooks line Cold holding cut lettuce 52, mozzarella 49, Advised cook to placed items in ice bath
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 training expired 3/3/26
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn make table cooks line Bar cooler gasket
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink by soda Bibb rack. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test kit available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by soda Bibb rack. Operator replaced towels.
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. Missing for 4 employees.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers not date marked
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar at bar. Operator removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in bar area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink on shelf next to unwrapped takeout containers. Operator removed drink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees in kitchen working with food with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic drink glasses at bar.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in storage area. Container of lard in prep area
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink. Manager refilled
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. Servers and bartenders missing
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice made in Sunday, manager discarded rice
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2024. Manager printed new copy.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in sink next to reach in cooler, employee removed container.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employees during food preparation, employees put on hair restraints.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack, employee removed ice scoop.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in bar area near 3-compartment sink.
Mar 25, 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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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream, milks
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in reach in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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.