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2420 W BRANDON BLVD · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3713567
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13752060
DBPR license3918662

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 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

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored behind chopped onions in flip top cooler. Operator moved bed to front of unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged poultry, beef and pork incorrectly arranged on sheet pans on rack in walk in freezer. Operator arranged properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-56-4

Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested at 140F. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for manual sanitizing. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion bowl used to scoop bulk peanut sauce, bulk flour and cornstarch. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 4 employee drinks on shelving over prep tables. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door gaskets on flip top cooler at cookline. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout bowls at cookline. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
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.