PERRY'S BBQ
511 BRANDON TOWN CENTER, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-651-3600
Last inspected Nov 5, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 41 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed in hand soap dispenser at hand sink by back door
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024052863 | Sep 4, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink cleaning solution observed in cabinet at front counter. Operator placed label.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open energy drink can in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets on the floor near back door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler not date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed sticky substance on reach in cooler door handles on both reach in coolers at front counter. Operator cleaned during inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at soda fountain stored on grate. Manager placed in ice bin, handle up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on walk in cooler door. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler doors at cookline. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Containers of raw chicken in walk in cooler not covered. Containers of cooked chicken in reach in cooler not covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed broccoli stored over cooked pasta in walk in cooler.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse pot at 3 compartment sink without sanitizing. Instructed employee to sanitize the pot and allow to air dry.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket lids stored in hand sink by rear door. Employee removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as scoop in bulk sugar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 unsecured tanks in storage area. Manager replaced chain.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed leaking soda bag contents on floor at fountain soda rack.
Food stored on floor. Observed 10 cases of drinks stored on floor under front counter. Observed 4 buckets of soy sauce stored on floor near cookline. Employee placed on racks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of food debris observed on soda fountain nozzles at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled. Manager labeled.
Sep 5, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed in hand soap dispenser at hand sink by back door
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings observed on floor under hand sink near rear door. 8 rodent droppings observed on floor under electric service panel.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. Cooked pasta in walk-in cooler not marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken and buckets of soy sauce on floor of walk in cooler. Observed cases of ketchup on floor near back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of debris under and behind soda heads on soda fountain. Buildup of debris on gaskets of reach in coolers throughout establishment.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cardboard box in sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drinks
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several locations throughout
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.