HIMES BREAKFAST HOUSE
312 E BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-240-4399
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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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. Sliced cheese in flip top cooler held at 50F. Operator placed in lower unit.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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/ Manager on duty CFM expired.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer door gaskets.
Jul 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler at cookline: Sliced Swiss (50F); Sliced Cheddar (50F); Shredded Cheddar/Jack (50F); Liquid Egg (50F)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Whipped butter no time mark. Out of temp control for 1.5 hours. Manager placed time marks.
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/ Manager on duty CFM expired.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area, operator replaced.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator placed label
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on cookline. Employees placed beard guards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer door gaskets.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced American cheese and French toast batter held at 50F in flip top cooler on cookline. Operator placed items in lower part of the u it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on case of canned drinks in wait station. Operator removed.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on prep table on cookline. Operator placed on lower shelf.
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 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 at 0ppm. Operator replaced chlorine supply, retested at 50ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese in flip top cooler held at 50F. Operator placed in lower unit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area blocked by trash can. Manager moved can.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid on shelf in dish area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling over electric panels in disrepair.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on shelf over prep surface. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 12 quart plastic tubs on clean dish shelf.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on soda fountain grate. Manager removed scoop to dish. Placed new scoop in container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer. Employee cleaned.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Manager discussed hand washing with server.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter portions with no time mark. Operator stated butter removed from temperature control at 7:00am, replaced every 4 hours, current time 10:30am. Operator placed time stamp.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open pack of sliced cheese in walk in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles with clear liquid stored with spray bottles of sanitizer solution. Manager labeled bottles.
Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Various items stored on shelf over prep table. Manager removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bottle in front counter sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment and shelving throughout
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dish room
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish rooms, kitchen
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.