TASTE OF BERLIN
526 OAKFIELD DR, Brandon FL 33511 · 813.520.5255
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table in prep area. Operator moved to lower shelf.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator removed to dish pit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles in wait station. Employee labeled.
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed container of salt on spice shelf uncovered.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Operator mover cooked pork.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cook line. Operator replenished paper towels.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Holger Engel.
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine. Observed on interior side walls.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 tank on food prep table, 2 tanks at front counter.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed under food prep table on shelf at cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on side of ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's bathroom.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware in mug on shelf at front counter. Employee inverted when prompted.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Santiago bucket on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table
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.