TIBBYS NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN
1721 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-315-8443
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
OCT 24
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5 inspections trending up, 26 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flying insects observed at mop sink. Operator eradicated the flies, cleaned and sanitized the area. 6 insect larvae observed in water along grout line at mop sink. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of artichoke quarters dented at seam. Operator discarded.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer spray at server station.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for hot food well stored in water at 86F. Operator replace with 140F water.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Operator arranged properly.
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for 2 employees.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine spray bottle with no label. 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. On prep table atcookline. Operator discarded.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife in sanitizer solution at cookline. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in 81F water on cookline. Operator discarded water.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm
Aug 19, 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
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles observed in bar area. Manager placed label.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk seafood breading. Manager removed bowl.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Manager separated to air dry.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 food scoops observed in container of water at server station tested at 80F. Operator removed utensils.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee on cellphone then rinsed hands in prep sink with no soap and put on gloves.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Manager ordered thermometer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at server hand sink next to coffee station. Manager put paper towels
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on top of bag of flour. Manager removed
Oct 2, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice machine and gaskets.
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flying insects observed at mop sink. Operator eradicated the flies, cleaned and sanitized the area. 6 insect larvae observed in water along grout line at mop sink. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Crawfish Pie Filling (51F - Cold Holding); Poultry (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Vegetable Lasagna (51F); Sliced Ham (51F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: Crawfish Pie Filling (51F - Cold Holding); Poultry (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Vegetable Lasagna (51F); Sliced Ham (51F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded all TCS foods held at greater than 41F for more than 4 hours
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulation of debris behind blade. Employee cleaned the can opener.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. Manager stated that temperatures were not taken at start of day.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice machine and gaskets.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless pans wet nesting on clean dish shelf. Employee separated
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of debris observed on soda fountain in wait station. Observed debris buildup on reach in cooler gaskets on cookline.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter in wait station. Manager place cloth in sanitizer bucket
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by 4 dish crates adjacent to 3-compartment sink 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 on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor under chemical shelf in dish area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along pipe under fan in walk-in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on service line next to kitchen entrance
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk powdered sugar stored on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee label
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.