ISLAND CHEW
1010 LITHIA PINCECREST, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-704-8131
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut cabbage in takeout bag.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Empanadas stored in shopping bag in reach in freezer
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheese opened 4/27. Operator placed date.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Gas line hard connected to large propane tank on the ground outside the MFDV.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shell eggs over Parmesan cheese. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Discussed with operator on obtaining stickers for exterior of mobile unit.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to kitchen entrance. Provided operator hand washing sign at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No Sanitizer available. Operator went to store and brought bleach.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink. Emailed operator hand washing sign.
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