PDQ RESTAURANT, SR 60/GORNTO ROAD
134 S GORNTO LAKE ROAD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-864-8519
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
MAY 24
AUG 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live flying insects observed in the mop sink area. Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over prepared broccoli and salad mix in walk in cooler. Operator moved tomatoes to higher shelf.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. The time removed from temperature was determined. Manager placed time stamp on all items.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee discarded.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching g in bulk sugar. Manager removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager placed inside a bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. Manager placed label
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 6 cutting boards in storage area with grooves and stains. Manager discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large clear plastic containers wet nesting on drying rack. Manager separated to dry.
Sep 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine screen incorrectly displaying temperature. Dishmachine tested at 160F. Repairs ongoing on Dishmachine during inspection
Aug 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live flying insects observed in the mop sink area. Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area
Dead roaches on premises. 12 dead roaches observed on floor under Dishmachine. Operator removed the roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine screen incorrectly displaying temperature. Dishmachine tested at 160F. Repairs ongoing on Dishmachine during inspection
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live flying insects observed in the mop sink area. Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time stickers were improperly marked, but proper timeframe was determined.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chemical sanitizer (Sink and Surface) in 3 compartment sink exceeded 700ppm. Repairs on sanitizer dispenser conducted during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dead roaches on premises. 12 dead roaches observed on floor under Dishmachine. Operator removed the roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with large beard not covered with a beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed produce dicer in prep area with broken plastic components
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine screen incorrectly displaying temperature. Dishmachine tested at 160F. Repairs ongoing on Dishmachine during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris under and behind soda heads on self-serve soda fountains
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid
Utensils in poor condition. Observed worn and chipped metal ice scoop at ice machine.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wash cloth sanitizer stored next to crushed cookies at ice cream station, manager remove sanitizer from area.
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior walls and upper stainless area.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to buns
Equipment in poor repair. Broken lexan continers
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sauce container stored in hand sink in prep area Corrected-observed employee remove
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several cracked containers stored on dry storage shelf above 3-compartment sink
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.