MORE ITALIAN BISTRO AND PIZZERIA
2498 W BRANDON, Brandon FL 33511
Last inspected May 13, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
JUN 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021054693 | Nov 1, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2017041701 | May 9, 2017 | Sep 14, 2017 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Food manager Jiemngern Supoj 2-20-2020 National Registry Food manager certificate expired 2-20-2025
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For premade pizzas time marked on cook line
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken planks
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of lasagna thawing on prep table
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sponge and steel wool in hand sink at cookline. Operator removed items from sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 unsecured tanks in storage area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes next to grill, operator moved under protection
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler
Food stored on floor. Case of soft drinks on floor in storage area. Soda syrup boxes on floor at wait station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf. Operator inverted.
Jun 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on pizza make table torn.
Jun 18, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pasta (68F); Alfredo sauce (68F); Poultry (68F); fresh chopped galic (68F)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta (68F); Alfredo sauce (68F); Poultry (68F); fresh chopped galic (68F)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mozzarella cheese in walk in refrigerator not date marked
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on pizza make table torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk-in cooler and cook line covered in dust and debris. Observed soiled gasket on worktop cooler next to fountain. Observed bottom of soda head soiled with food debris
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor of storage area
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken wings not covered in walk in cooler
Jan 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets torn Re
Light not functioning. Prep room
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Soda machine,front counter
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellular phones,purses
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets torn Re
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Case of soda and water
Light not functioning. Prep room
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Soda machine,front counter
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.