PORTILLO'S
1748 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33510 · 813-210-8190
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found 5 live flies on wall near Handwash sink at entrance to kitchen. 2 live flies on dry storage rack in dry storage area. 1 live fly on shelf at bar area.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at bread station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in walk in cooler.
Jul 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 5 live flies on wall near Handwash sink at entrance to kitchen. 2 live flies on dry storage rack in dry storage area. 1 live fly on shelf at bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at bread station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of metal pans on dish drying rack.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in walk in cooler.
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 5 live flies on wall near Handwash sink at entrance to kitchen. 2 live flies on dry storage rack in dry storage area. 1 live fly on shelf at bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at bread station.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on prep table over Togo plates at bar area. Manager removed.
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. Employee drinking from cup without lid and straw in kitchen. Discussed with employee proper procedures.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cooks line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of metal pans on dish drying rack.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of salad reach in cooler. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line. Employee relocated.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers on dish drying rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear container on dish drying rack.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen at salad station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on cooks line near kitchen entrance.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of metal pans on dish drying rack.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in dry storage area. Manager relocated.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor and air curtains.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink on cooks line near kitchen entrance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on metal pas on dish drying rack.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in he's near ice machine in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at bread station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of metal pans on dish drying rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Floor walk in freezer.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves in handwash sink at baking area. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Bulk eggs on floor in baking area. Employee relocated at time of inspection.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handles in cut lettuce in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. Cut lemons in walk in cooler. Operator covered at time of inspection.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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. Ice machine in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Door broken on ice machine in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of cheese in dry storage.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of cheese in dry storage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting near 3 Compartment Sink.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor near grill, operator removed at time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers near 3 Compartment Sink and on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Malt powder not labeled on cook line.
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.