OLDE TOWN PIZZERIA
115 W BLOOMINGDALE AVE, Brandon FL 33511 · 813.684.4200
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
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 clean up procedures to manager
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 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
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee take a drink from enclosed beverage container with straw, then remove and plate items from the pizza oven without washing hands.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop feta crumbles in flip top cooler. Bowl used to scoop chopped walnuts. Scoop handle broken in bulk sugar container. Operator removed items.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in pizza make area. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Onions and salad dressing on floor in walk in cooler.
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soda fountain grate. Operator placed in container.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over bread and salad dressing in walk in cooler.
Apr 13, 2026□ 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 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/
Feb 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked by rolling cart; scouring pad and pipe in sink. Operator removed items from sink, moved cart.
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/
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on shelf in pizza make area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used to scoop multiple items in flip top salad cooler. Operator removed cups.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in kitchen. On shelf in pizza make area next to pizza pans. Employee removed drinks.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses over soda fountain.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cases of green and black olives, case of vinegar on rolling cart sorted under chemical storage shelf in dish area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scouring pad and pipe in hand sink at dish area. Operator removed items.
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/ 3 servers and 3 cooks on duty at time of inspection. CFM arrived during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at dish area hand sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 4 unlabeled spray bottles with clear liquid observed on shelf in wait station. Operator placed labels.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon in reduced oxygen packaging observed thawed, still in unopened packaging. Operator removed from packaging.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Vinyl cove molding separating from wall at prep sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse observed on soda syrup box. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses on shelf over soda fountain.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on salad cooler door.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of chopped pecans on the floor under prep sink. Box of onions, salad dressing and soy/ginger sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed items on shelf.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on fountain drink grate. Operator placed in ice, handle up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles touching food in bulk flour, sugar and salt. Operator placed correctly, informed staff.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with items to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in cooler with wine and wine glasses. Operator removed beverage
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/ Currently 3 servers and 3 cooks working on site. Food manager came on site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed pizza paddle on rag by pizza oven. Had employee clean and stored paddle off of ground
Food stored on floor. Observed bin of raw ground beef and boxes of whole unwashed onions stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Wash showing 140, rinse only hitting 115
Dec 17, 2024□ 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 measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drink glasses and wiping cloth stored in hand sink at kitchen entrance. Observed employee remove items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse wiping cloth in hand sink. Employee filled sanitizer bucket in hand sink.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink near dish area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on fountain soda syrup boxes. Cell phone and speaker on shelf over salad toppings in prep area..
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic beverage cups wet nesting over soda fountain.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk sugar and salt scoop handles stored touching food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris buildup under nozzles on soda fountain. Keg cooler gaskets soiled. Pizza dough cooler gaskets soiled
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsed wiping cloth in handsink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Jan 11, 2024□ 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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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils next to steam table area not inverted
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish area and outside dish area
Nov 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee vitamins above prep table near walk in cooler.
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 clean up procedures to manager
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking hand wash sink in dish area and sani buckets stored in hand wash sink. Employee moved cart and advised employee to move buckets
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Jazzmene Edwards on cite with no current manager certification.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils next to steam table area not inverted
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone above prep table near walk in cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish area and outside dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior area of soda dispenser in servers station soiled.
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.