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1901 W LUMSDEN RD · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 23, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3607321
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10893832
DBPR license3919347

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs and not change gloves, continue cooking, using utensils. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw fish held at 46F in flip top cooler on cookline, checked at 9:25am. Operator placed ice on fish. Rechecked at 10:00am, 37F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand sink on cook line. Steel wool in hand sink on cookline. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic21-19-4

Basic – Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed sanitizer bicker on table in wait station. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-17-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying silverware with towel. Informed employee that utensils must be air dried after sanitizing. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator changed solution, tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.