HAAGEN-DAZS
545 BRANDON TOWN CENTER DR, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-820-3967
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Insect excrement and/or droppings present. Observed under desk in storage area. Discussed following day callback with operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Open gallon container of milk on countertop at 60F. Operator moved to walk in freezer to rapidly chill.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator discarded.
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink by ice maker.
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Insect excrement and/or droppings present. Observed under desk in storage area. Discussed following day callback with operator.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of glass cleaner observed on counter at end of ice cream cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened previous day in reach in cooler not Tate marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at front counter used as dump sink. Observed food debris in drain strainer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink by ice maker.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink by ice maker.
Food stored on floor. Sliced peaches on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed on shelf.
Apr 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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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/
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink near ice machine.
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. 5 employees without proof of training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer spray bottles in cabinet at front counter. Operator labeled bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Half-eaten cup of ice cream stored on ice cream container in reach in freezer. Operator discarded.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of caramel on floor in storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at mop sink.
Nov 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed lids stored in hand sink in back kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink on service line used as a dump sink
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
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.