PUERTO RICO BAKERY
1213 KINGSWAY RD, Brandon FL 33510 · 813-278-8516
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: butter 71 F, per operator butter has been on counter. Operator put in reach in cooler at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes without 3 compartment sink being set up. Inspector spoke with operator about proper dish washing procedures and 3 compartment sink set up.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid under prep table.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid. Operator states liquid is sanitizer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water dripping in to pan in reach in cooler with clear doors.
Aug 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator bought at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee has no bays filled at time of inspection and is washing dishes with water and soap in sanitizer bucket. Inspector spoke with operator and employees about proper dish washing procedures. Operator filled all 3 bays at time of inspection.
Jul 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jose Malave 7/11/20 ServSafe
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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/ Total of 6 employees at time of inspection.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator bought at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee has no bays filled at time of inspection and is washing dishes with water and soap in sanitizer bucket. Inspector spoke with operator and employees about proper dish washing procedures. Operator filled all 3 bays at time of inspection.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cake in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boardsl
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee meat over cake for establishment in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sliced ham and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: butter 71 F, per operator butter has been on counter. Operator put in reach in cooler at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on shelf over bulk corn meal and next to seasonings. Operator removed at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in powdered sugar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk powered sugar.
Apr 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator bought correct chlorine sanitizer for warewashing at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw shell eggs 70 F, cut leafy greens 56 F, per operator items were taken out at 7:30. Operation but items in reach in freezer to cool down to temperature.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles with sanitizer on top of prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Employee revoked at time of inspection.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three 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.