JOSEPHINE'S ITALIAN MARKET
730 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-310-5527
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in small cooler at bar held at 49F. Operator removed to larger cooler, adjusted thermostat to colder.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Roasted Piquillo Pepper and Jalapeno Spread dented at seam. Operator removed from inventory, wrote "do not use" on can.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal portion cup in bulk sugar. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on flip top cooler cutting board. Operator removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At sandwich flip top. Operator removed.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans on shelf in prep area. Operator inverted.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection 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. Hand sink by dish area blocked by cart and mop bucket. Operator moved cart and bucket.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives at end of sandwich cooler. Operator removed, placed in container
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons over ready to eat items in reach in cooler. Operator moved lemons to lower shelf.
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in small cooler at bar held at 49F. Operator removed to larger cooler, adjusted thermostat to colder.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator remodeled rear storage room, added equipment and is using the area for food preparation. Operator moved 3 compartment sink to the other side of the same wall, now in back room. Operator added a hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. No plans have been submitted to Plan Review.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks on prep tables in prep area. Operator removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers in storage area. Operator inverted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons over Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler. Operator moved lemons
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and spices in containers not labeled. Operator placed labels.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat. Employee moved eggs
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles on prep table. Operator moved.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived during inspection. Currently 4 food employees present and no CFM present.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cream cheese, operator placed date.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Various chemical bottles not labeled. Employees labeled bottles
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop in dry seasonings. Employee removed cups
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling /walls not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back storage room has rafters and vinyl on ceilings and walls. Wall vinyl is torn.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back prep area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Utensils. Employee inverted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Sugar not labeled in bar area. Operator placed labels.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.