Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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902 E BRANDON BLVD · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 27, 2017
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2748988
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6423052
DBPR license3915475

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 27, 2017 3:16 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 28, 2017 9:03 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#20High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches along floor by gas pipes, behind cooking equipment in kitchen 3 live roaches on floor and side of reach in cooler in kitchen across from dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#21Intermediate22-20-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 19

#1Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Inside of back of reach in cooler where roaches where found **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On gas and electrical lines in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Back of kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Across from dish machine asked operator to clean drawers and equipment **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 20 throughout kitchen along walls and under equipment **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Name prep coolers in kitchen have broken handles and insides of lids are in disrepair **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-71-4

Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. In kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-18-4

Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Multiple areas in back prep room the grout is missing **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Under cooking equipment **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment under cooking equipment **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Improper light shields throughout kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic23-14-4

Basic – Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. On cooks line **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic23-05-4

Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On dry storage racks **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic23-10-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.in kitchen on food work stations **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Under reach in cooler in bar area **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
5 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
6 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.