FORDS GARAGE
11105 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-661-3673
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled onions,mushrooms Moved and reheated to proper temperature
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023002819 | Nov 29, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid I pin prep area. Operator placed label.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon portions thawed in cut open reduced oxygen package. Operator completely removed from packaging.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under soda fountain heads have buildup of debris.
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade piece of equipment used for food display. Observed galvanized metal funnels being used to stack fried onion rings.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers being stored over ready to eat food in reach in cooler. Manager moved raw burgers on bottom shelf and ready to eat on shelf above.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled. Manager wiped out cooler. Observed build up of mold like substance in main ice machine. Manager wiped down ice machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink on right of cook line. Manager turned hot water on to melt ice.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. AC ventilation above main ice machine dripping. Vent got cleaned, no longer leaking.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on rack in prep kitchen
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in walk in freezer soiled with food debris under metal racks.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler on expo line in the kitchen. Ice buildup on ceiling of reach in freezer on left of cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Milkshake machine soiled with old milkshake mix, on non direct food contact surface. Manager cleaned and sanitized machine. Hand wash sink in server station soiled with debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelf pitted and rusted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet on prep sink. Manager tightened fitting.
Jul 17, 2025□ 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 and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Drink glasses at server station. Manager separated to air dry.
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Manager removed to walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can on prep table. Manager discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Drink glasses at server station. Manager separated to air dry.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bulk sugar bin. Manager removed, replaced.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Kidney beans can dented at seam. Manager discarded.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At bar hand sink. Manager repaired.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking glasses at tea/coffee station. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Manager separated to allow to dry.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler in prep area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Manager moved tomatoes to lower shelf.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Manager replaced, tested at 400ppm.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tray of beef patties held at 46F in chef base on cookline at 12:00pm. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Re-temp at 12:50, 35F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at cookline blocked by trash can, manager moved can. Sanitizer bucket stored in sink at bar. Manager removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup used as scoop in sout cream. Manager removed cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on shelf at end of cookline. Manager removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat n walk in cooler. Manager moved produce to lower shelf.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash cans
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled onions,mushrooms Moved and reheated to proper temperature
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.