JOSEPHINE'S ITALIAN MARKET
730 W BRANDON BLVD · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in small cooler at bar held at 49F. Operator removed to larger cooler, adjusted thermostat to colder. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator remodeled rear storage room, added equipment and is using the area for food preparation. Operator moved 3 compartment sink to the other side of the same wall, now in back room. Operator added a hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. No plans have been submitted to Plan Review. **Warning**
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks on prep tables in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers in storage area. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons over Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler. Operator moved lemons **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and spices in containers not labeled. Operator placed labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:30 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.