Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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526 OAKFIELD DR · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3410288
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8567976
DBPR license3916063

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed container of salt on spice shelf uncovered.

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Operator mover cooked pork. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cook line. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Holger Engel.

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine. Observed on interior side walls.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 tank on food prep table, 2 tanks at front counter.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed under food prep table on shelf at cook line

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on side of ice machine.

#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's bathroom.

#6Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware in mug on shelf at front counter. Employee inverted when prompted.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.